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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.39, 21,955.05 and 9,192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.39, 21,955.05 and 9,192.08 is: 12,686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.39 : 21,955.05 = 9,192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.39/21,955.05 = 9,192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.39x = 21,955.05 × 9,192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.39x = 201,812,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,812,630.89/15,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.72

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