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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.92, 21,808.69 and 9,088.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.92, 21,808.69 and 9,088.55 is: 12,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.92 : 21,808.69 = 9,088.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.92/21,808.69 = 9,088.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.92x = 21,808.69 × 9,088.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.92x = 198,209,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,209,324.06/15,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.58

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