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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.80, 21,934.49 and 9,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.80, 21,934.49 and 9,179.71 is: 12,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.80 : 21,934.49 = 9,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.80/21,934.49 = 9,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.80x = 21,934.49 × 9,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.80x = 201,352,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,352,257.20/15,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.60

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