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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.63, 21,884.18 and 9,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.63, 21,884.18 and 9,054.62 is: 12,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.63 : 21,884.18 = 9,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.63/21,884.18 = 9,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.63x = 21,884.18 × 9,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.63x = 198,152,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,152,861.28/15,859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.17

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