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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.24, 21,923.34 and 9,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.24, 21,923.34 and 9,169.70 is: 12,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.24 : 21,923.34 = 9,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.24/21,923.34 = 9,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.24x = 21,923.34 × 9,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.24x = 201,030,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,030,450.80/15,884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.97

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