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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.66, 21,952.20 and 9,193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.66, 21,952.20 and 9,193.51 is: 12,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.66 : 21,952.20 = 9,193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.66/21,952.20 = 9,193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.66x = 21,952.20 × 9,193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.66x = 201,817,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,817,770.22/15,906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.63

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