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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.98, 21,887.57 and 9,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.98, 21,887.57 and 9,146.89 is: 12,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.98 : 21,887.57 = 9,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.98/21,887.57 = 9,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.98x = 21,887.57 × 9,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.98x = 200,203,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,203,039.99/15,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.37

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