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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.58, 21,814.66 and 9,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.58, 21,814.66 and 9,832.69 is: 13,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.58 : 21,814.66 = 9,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.58/21,814.66 = 9,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.58x = 21,814.66 × 9,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.58x = 214,496,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,496,789.24/15,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.81

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