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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.06, 21,900.09 and 9,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.06, 21,900.09 and 9,154.06 is: 12,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.06 : 21,900.09 = 9,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.06/21,900.09 = 9,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.06x = 21,900.09 × 9,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.06x = 200,474,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,474,737.87/15,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.85

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