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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.01, 21,979.05 and 9,214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.01, 21,979.05 and 9,214.71 is: 12,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.01 : 21,979.05 = 9,214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.01/21,979.05 = 9,214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.01x = 21,979.05 × 9,214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.01x = 202,530,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,530,578.48/15,925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,717.77

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