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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.91, 21,898.67 and 9,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.91, 21,898.67 and 9,151.23 is: 12,630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.91 : 21,898.67 = 9,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.91/21,898.67 = 9,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.91x = 21,898.67 × 9,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.91x = 200,399,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,399,765.86/15,866.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.04

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