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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.28, 21,895.95 and 9,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.28, 21,895.95 and 9,152.19 is: 12,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.28 : 21,895.95 = 9,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.28/21,895.95 = 9,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.28x = 21,895.95 × 9,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.28x = 200,395,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,395,894.63/15,866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.30

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