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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.96, 21,976.14 and 9,210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.96, 21,976.14 and 9,210.52 is: 12,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.96 : 21,976.14 = 9,210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.96/21,976.14 = 9,210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.96x = 21,976.14 × 9,210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.96x = 202,411,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,411,676.99/15,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.54

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