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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.90, 21,790.22 and 9,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.90, 21,790.22 and 9,073.22 is: 12,523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.90 : 21,790.22 = 9,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.90/21,790.22 = 9,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.90x = 21,790.22 × 9,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.90x = 197,707,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,707,305.59/15,786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.50

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