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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.71, 21,807.80 and 9,827.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.71, 21,807.80 and 9,827.98 is: 13,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.71 : 21,807.80 = 9,827.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.71/21,807.80 = 9,827.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.71x = 21,807.80 × 9,827.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.71x = 214,326,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,326,622.24/15,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,565.23

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