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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.51, 21,994.76 and 9,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.51, 21,994.76 and 9,223.21 is: 12,727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.51 : 21,994.76 = 9,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.51/21,994.76 = 9,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.51x = 21,994.76 × 9,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.51x = 202,862,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,862,134.29/15,938.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.80

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