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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896.01, 21,931.42 and 9,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,896.01, 21,931.42 and 9,180.75 is: 12,666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896.01 : 21,931.42 = 9,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896.01/21,931.42 = 9,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896.01x = 21,931.42 × 9,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896.01x = 201,346,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,346,884.17/15,896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.50

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