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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.25, 21,803.44 and 9,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.25, 21,803.44 and 9,084.16 is: 12,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.25 : 21,803.44 = 9,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.25/21,803.44 = 9,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.25x = 21,803.44 × 9,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.25x = 198,065,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,065,860.29/15,798.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.20

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