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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.96, 21,896.94 and 9,153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.96, 21,896.94 and 9,153.18 is: 12,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.96 : 21,896.94 = 9,153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.96/21,896.94 = 9,153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.96x = 21,896.94 × 9,153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.96x = 200,426,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,426,642.25/15,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.91

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