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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.46, 21,808.54 and 9,090.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.46, 21,808.54 and 9,090.19 is: 12,545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.46 : 21,808.54 = 9,090.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.46/21,808.54 = 9,090.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.46x = 21,808.54 × 9,090.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.46x = 198,243,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,243,810.85/15,802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.12

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