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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.70, 21,951.62 and 9,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.70, 21,951.62 and 9,192.24 is: 12,684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.70 : 21,951.62 = 9,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.70/21,951.62 = 9,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.70x = 21,951.62 × 9,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.70x = 201,784,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,784,513.47/15,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.71

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