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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.10, 22,813.38 and 7,809.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.10, 22,813.38 and 7,809.21 is: 11,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.10 : 22,813.38 = 7,809.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.10/22,813.38 = 7,809.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.10x = 22,813.38 × 7,809.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.10x = 178,154,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,154,475.23/15,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.68

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