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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.57, 21,796.70 and 9,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.57, 21,796.70 and 9,085.10 is: 12,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.57 : 21,796.70 = 9,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.57/21,796.70 = 9,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.57x = 21,796.70 × 9,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.57x = 198,025,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,025,044.76/15,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.16

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