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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.92, 21,899.09 and 9,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.92, 21,899.09 and 9,154.44 is: 12,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.92 : 21,899.09 = 9,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.92/21,899.09 = 9,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.92x = 21,899.09 × 9,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.92x = 200,473,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,473,859.69/15,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.11

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