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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.70, 21,809.61 and 9,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.70, 21,809.61 and 9,836.18 is: 13,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.70 : 21,809.61 = 9,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.70/21,809.61 = 9,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.70x = 21,809.61 × 9,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.70x = 214,523,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,523,249.69/15,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.38

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