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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.61, 21,941.12 and 9,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.61, 21,941.12 and 9,184.52 is: 12,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.61 : 21,941.12 = 9,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.61/21,941.12 = 9,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.61x = 21,941.12 × 9,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.61x = 201,518,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,518,733.28/15,898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.24

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