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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,894.83, 21,934.68 and 9,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,894.83, 21,934.68 and 9,180.44 is: 12,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,894.83 : 21,934.68 = 9,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,894.83/21,934.68 = 9,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,894.83x = 21,934.68 × 9,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,894.83x = 201,369,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,369,903.99/15,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.90

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