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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.76, 21,990.96 and 9,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.76, 21,990.96 and 9,220.46 is: 12,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.76 : 21,990.96 = 9,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.76/21,990.96 = 9,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.76x = 21,990.96 × 9,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.76x = 202,766,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,766,657.09/15,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.00

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