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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.66, 21,991.92 and 9,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.66, 21,991.92 and 9,221.60 is: 12,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.66 : 21,991.92 = 9,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.66/21,991.92 = 9,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.66x = 21,991.92 × 9,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.66x = 202,800,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,800,689.47/15,935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.22

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