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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.98, 21,955.46 and 9,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.98, 21,955.46 and 9,196.08 is: 12,689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.98 : 21,955.46 = 9,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.98/21,955.46 = 9,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.98x = 21,955.46 × 9,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.98x = 201,904,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,904,166.60/15,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.61

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