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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.52, 21,807.68 and 9,827.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.52, 21,807.68 and 9,827.61 is: 13,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.52 : 21,807.68 = 9,827.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.52/21,807.68 = 9,827.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.52x = 21,807.68 × 9,827.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.52x = 214,317,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,317,324.91/15,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.80

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