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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.28, 21,908.88 and 9,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.28, 21,908.88 and 9,162.14 is: 12,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.28 : 21,908.88 = 9,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.28/21,908.88 = 9,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.28x = 21,908.88 × 9,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.28x = 200,732,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,732,116.26/15,875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.32

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