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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.56, 21,913.06 and 9,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.56, 21,913.06 and 9,166.40 is: 12,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.56 : 21,913.06 = 9,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.56/21,913.06 = 9,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.56x = 21,913.06 × 9,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.56x = 200,863,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,863,873.18/15,879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.21

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