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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.58, 21,887.10 and 9,055.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.58, 21,887.10 and 9,055.61 is: 12,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.58 : 21,887.10 = 9,055.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.58/21,887.10 = 9,055.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.58x = 21,887.10 × 9,055.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.58x = 198,200,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,200,932.20/15,859.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.24

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