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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.22, 21,892.26 and 9,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.22, 21,892.26 and 9,149.86 is: 12,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.22 : 21,892.26 = 9,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.22/21,892.26 = 9,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.22x = 21,892.26 × 9,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.22x = 200,311,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,311,114.08/15,864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.60

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