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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.89, 21,799.61 and 9,083.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.89, 21,799.61 and 9,083.69 is: 12,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.89 : 21,799.61 = 9,083.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.89/21,799.61 = 9,083.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.89x = 21,799.61 × 9,083.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.89x = 198,020,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,020,744.94/15,795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.22

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