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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.87, 21,906.03 and 9,159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.87, 21,906.03 and 9,159.78 is: 12,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.87 : 21,906.03 = 9,159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.87/21,906.03 = 9,159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.87x = 21,906.03 × 9,159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.87x = 200,654,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,654,418.84/15,873.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.55

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