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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.88, 21,807.97 and 9,090.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.88, 21,807.97 and 9,090.79 is: 12,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.88 : 21,807.97 = 9,090.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.88/21,807.97 = 9,090.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.88x = 21,807.97 × 9,090.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.88x = 198,251,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,251,675.60/15,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.70

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