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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.52, 21,899.61 and 9,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.52, 21,899.61 and 9,154.67 is: 12,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.52 : 21,899.61 = 9,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.52/21,899.61 = 9,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.52x = 21,899.61 × 9,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.52x = 200,483,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,483,593.18/15,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.25

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