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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.71, 21,989.04 and 9,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.71, 21,989.04 and 9,220.45 is: 12,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.71 : 21,989.04 = 9,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.71/21,989.04 = 9,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.71x = 21,989.04 × 9,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.71x = 202,748,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,748,843.87/15,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.72

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