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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.90, 21,812.78 and 9,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.90, 21,812.78 and 9,091.53 is: 12,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.90 : 21,812.78 = 9,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.90/21,812.78 = 9,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.90x = 21,812.78 × 9,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.90x = 198,311,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,311,543.75/15,805.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.68

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