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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.31, 21,993.87 and 9,221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.31, 21,993.87 and 9,221.86 is: 12,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.31 : 21,993.87 = 9,221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.31/21,993.87 = 9,221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.31x = 21,993.87 × 9,221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.31x = 202,824,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,824,390.00/15,936.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.19

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