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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.73, 21,811.88 and 9,091.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.73, 21,811.88 and 9,091.19 is: 12,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.73 : 21,811.88 = 9,091.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.73/21,811.88 = 9,091.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.73x = 21,811.88 × 9,091.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.73x = 198,295,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,295,899.90/15,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.82

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