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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862, 21,889.56 and 9,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862, 21,889.56 and 9,238 is: 12,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862 : 21,889.56 = 9,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862/21,889.56 = 9,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862x = 21,889.56 × 9,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862x = 202,215,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,215,755.28/15,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.44

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