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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.37, 21,978.81 and 9,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.37, 21,978.81 and 9,214.08 is: 12,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.37 : 21,978.81 = 9,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.37/21,978.81 = 9,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.37x = 21,978.81 × 9,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.37x = 202,514,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,514,513.64/15,926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.67

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