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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.52, 21,884.32 and 9,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.52, 21,884.32 and 9,145.12 is: 12,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.52 : 21,884.32 = 9,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.52/21,884.32 = 9,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.52x = 21,884.32 × 9,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.52x = 200,134,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,134,732.52/15,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.22

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