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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.90, 21,792.60 and 9,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.90, 21,792.60 and 9,421.02 is: 12,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.90 : 21,792.60 = 9,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.90/21,792.60 = 9,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.90x = 21,792.60 × 9,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.90x = 205,308,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,308,520.45/15,798.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.11

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