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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.83, 21,799.62 and 9,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.83, 21,799.62 and 9,083.78 is: 12,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.83 : 21,799.62 = 9,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.83/21,799.62 = 9,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.83x = 21,799.62 × 9,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.83x = 198,022,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,022,843.17/15,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.61

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