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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.10, 21,796.68 and 9,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.10, 21,796.68 and 9,506.26 is: 13,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.10 : 21,796.68 = 9,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.10/21,796.68 = 9,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.10x = 21,796.68 × 9,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.10x = 207,204,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,204,907.22/15,795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.30

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