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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.36, 21,993.36 and 9,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.36, 21,993.36 and 9,225.24 is: 12,729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.36 : 21,993.36 = 9,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.36/21,993.36 = 9,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.36x = 21,993.36 × 9,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.36x = 202,894,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,894,024.41/15,939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.12

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