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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.71, 21,797.30 and 9,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.71, 21,797.30 and 9,081.92 is: 12,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.71 : 21,797.30 = 9,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.71/21,797.30 = 9,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.71x = 21,797.30 × 9,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.71x = 197,961,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,961,412.01/15,798.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.22

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