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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.46, 21,814.49 and 9,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.46, 21,814.49 and 9,832.56 is: 13,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.46 : 21,814.49 = 9,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.46/21,814.49 = 9,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.46x = 21,814.49 × 9,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.46x = 214,492,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,492,281.79/15,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.63

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