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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.16, 21,995.37 and 9,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.16, 21,995.37 and 9,224.10 is: 12,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.16 : 21,995.37 = 9,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.16/21,995.37 = 9,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.16x = 21,995.37 × 9,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.16x = 202,887,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,887,492.42/15,938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.67

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