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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.99, 21,954.87 and 9,192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.99, 21,954.87 and 9,192.90 is: 12,688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.99 : 21,954.87 = 9,192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.99/21,954.87 = 9,192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.99x = 21,954.87 × 9,192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.99x = 201,828,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,828,924.42/15,906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.07

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