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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.24, 21,799.44 and 9,082.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.24, 21,799.44 and 9,082.26 is: 12,532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.24 : 21,799.44 = 9,082.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.24/21,799.44 = 9,082.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.24x = 21,799.44 × 9,082.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.24x = 197,988,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,988,181.93/15,798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.29

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