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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.25, 21,810.49 and 9,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.25, 21,810.49 and 9,089.87 is: 12,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.25 : 21,810.49 = 9,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.25/21,810.49 = 9,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.25x = 21,810.49 × 9,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.25x = 198,254,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,254,386.96/15,804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.37

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