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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.56, 21,809.16 and 9,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.56, 21,809.16 and 9,088.44 is: 12,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.56 : 21,809.16 = 9,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.56/21,809.16 = 9,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.56x = 21,809.16 × 9,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.56x = 198,211,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,211,242.11/15,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.98

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