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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.70, 21,944.94 and 9,186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.70, 21,944.94 and 9,186.34 is: 12,678.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.70 : 21,944.94 = 9,186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.70/21,944.94 = 9,186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.70x = 21,944.94 × 9,186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.70x = 201,593,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,593,680.12/15,900.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.29

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