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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.09, 21,942.09 and 9,185.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.09, 21,942.09 and 9,185.00 is: 12,676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.09 : 21,942.09 = 9,185.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.09/21,942.09 = 9,185.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.09x = 21,942.09 × 9,185.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.09x = 201,537,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,537,986.94/15,899.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.07

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