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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.84, 21,945.54 and 9,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.84, 21,945.54 and 9,187.48 is: 12,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.84 : 21,945.54 = 9,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.84/21,945.54 = 9,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.84x = 21,945.54 × 9,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.84x = 201,624,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,624,209.84/15,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.30

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