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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.68, 21,997.44 and 9,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.68, 21,997.44 and 9,225.60 is: 12,731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.68 : 21,997.44 = 9,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.68/21,997.44 = 9,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.68x = 21,997.44 × 9,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.68x = 202,939,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,939,582.46/15,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.72

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