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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.16, 21,903.60 and 9,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.16, 21,903.60 and 9,157.76 is: 12,637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.16 : 21,903.60 = 9,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.16/21,903.60 = 9,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.16x = 21,903.60 × 9,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.16x = 200,587,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,587,911.94/15,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.72

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