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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.14, 21,970.22 and 9,203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.14, 21,970.22 and 9,203.45 is: 12,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.14 : 21,970.22 = 9,203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.14/21,970.22 = 9,203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.14x = 21,970.22 × 9,203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.14x = 202,201,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,201,665.39/15,918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.59

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