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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.92, 21,924.24 and 9,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.92, 21,924.24 and 9,174.88 is: 12,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.92 : 21,924.24 = 9,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.92/21,924.24 = 9,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.92x = 21,924.24 × 9,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.92x = 201,152,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,152,271.09/15,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.10

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