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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.15, 21,893.45 and 9,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.15, 21,893.45 and 9,147.44 is: 12,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.15 : 21,893.45 = 9,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.15/21,893.45 = 9,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.15x = 21,893.45 × 9,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.15x = 200,268,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,268,974.53/15,863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.79

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