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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.71, 21,801.83 and 9,085.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.71, 21,801.83 and 9,085.22 is: 12,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.71 : 21,801.83 = 9,085.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.71/21,801.83 = 9,085.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.71x = 21,801.83 × 9,085.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.71x = 198,074,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,074,349.27/15,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.75

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