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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.78, 21,928.89 and 9,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.78, 21,928.89 and 9,176.64 is: 12,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.78 : 21,928.89 = 9,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.78/21,928.89 = 9,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.78x = 21,928.89 × 9,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.78x = 201,233,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,233,529.13/15,889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.34

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