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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.66, 21,950.82 and 9,192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.66, 21,950.82 and 9,192.51 is: 12,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.66 : 21,950.82 = 9,192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.66/21,950.82 = 9,192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.66x = 21,950.82 × 9,192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.66x = 201,783,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,783,132.36/15,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.25

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