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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.86, 21,966.96 and 9,204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.86, 21,966.96 and 9,204.18 is: 12,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.86 : 21,966.96 = 9,204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.86/21,966.96 = 9,204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.86x = 21,966.96 × 9,204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.86x = 202,187,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,187,853.89/15,919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.35

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