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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.72, 21,893.88 and 9,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.72, 21,893.88 and 9,152.64 is: 12,630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.72 : 21,893.88 = 9,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.72/21,893.88 = 9,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.72x = 21,893.88 × 9,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.72x = 200,386,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,386,801.84/15,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.97

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