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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.24, 21,946.15 and 9,188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.24, 21,946.15 and 9,188.15 is: 12,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.24 : 21,946.15 = 9,188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.24/21,946.15 = 9,188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.24x = 21,946.15 × 9,188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.24x = 201,644,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,644,385.42/15,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.25

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