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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.66, 21,884.73 and 9,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.66, 21,884.73 and 9,144.30 is: 12,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.66 : 21,884.73 = 9,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.66/21,884.73 = 9,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.66x = 21,884.73 × 9,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.66x = 200,120,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,120,536.54/15,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.01

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