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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.61, 21,919.92 and 9,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.61, 21,919.92 and 9,911.90 is: 13,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.61 : 21,919.92 = 9,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.61/21,919.92 = 9,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.61x = 21,919.92 × 9,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.61x = 217,267,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,267,945.45/15,890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.73

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