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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.48, 21,807.96 and 9,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.48, 21,807.96 and 9,088.04 is: 12,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.48 : 21,807.96 = 9,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.48/21,807.96 = 9,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.48x = 21,807.96 × 9,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.48x = 198,191,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,191,612.80/15,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.01

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