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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.46, 21,951.05 and 9,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.46, 21,951.05 and 9,194.72 is: 12,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.46 : 21,951.05 = 9,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.46/21,951.05 = 9,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.46x = 21,951.05 × 9,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.46x = 201,833,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,833,643.89/15,908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.19

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