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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.36, 21,941.85 and 9,185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.36, 21,941.85 and 9,185.87 is: 12,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.36 : 21,941.85 = 9,185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.36/21,941.85 = 9,185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.36x = 21,941.85 × 9,185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.36x = 201,554,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,554,981.66/15,899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.92

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