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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.72, 21,925.92 and 9,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.72, 21,925.92 and 9,176.24 is: 12,661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.72 : 21,925.92 = 9,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.72/21,925.92 = 9,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.72x = 21,925.92 × 9,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.72x = 201,197,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,197,504.14/15,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.32

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