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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.70, 21,942.72 and 9,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.70, 21,942.72 and 9,189.50 is: 12,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.70 : 21,942.72 = 9,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.70/21,942.72 = 9,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.70x = 21,942.72 × 9,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.70x = 201,642,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,642,680.30/15,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.57

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