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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.90, 21,892.12 and 9,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.90, 21,892.12 and 9,149.51 is: 12,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.90 : 21,892.12 = 9,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.90/21,892.12 = 9,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.90x = 21,892.12 × 9,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.90x = 200,302,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,302,131.04/15,863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.29

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