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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860, 21,886.80 and 9,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860, 21,886.80 and 9,236 is: 12,745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860 : 21,886.80 = 9,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860/21,886.80 = 9,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860x = 21,886.80 × 9,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860x = 202,146,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,146,484.80/15,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.68

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