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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.08, 21,792.52 and 9,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.08, 21,792.52 and 9,244.35 is: 12,755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.08 : 21,792.52 = 9,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.08/21,792.52 = 9,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.08x = 21,792.52 × 9,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.08x = 201,457,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,457,693.82/15,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.27

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