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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.40, 21,906.18 and 9,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.40, 21,906.18 and 9,158.04 is: 12,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.40 : 21,906.18 = 9,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.40/21,906.18 = 9,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.40x = 21,906.18 × 9,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.40x = 200,617,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,617,672.69/15,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.40

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