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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.49, 21,801.69 and 9,085.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.49, 21,801.69 and 9,085.23 is: 12,538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.49 : 21,801.69 = 9,085.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.49/21,801.69 = 9,085.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.49x = 21,801.69 × 9,085.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.49x = 198,073,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,073,368.04/15,797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.28

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