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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.66, 21,948.90 and 9,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.66, 21,948.90 and 9,193.98 is: 12,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.66 : 21,948.90 = 9,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.66/21,948.90 = 9,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.66x = 21,948.90 × 9,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.66x = 201,797,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,797,747.62/15,909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.98

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