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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.26, 21,816.20 and 9,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.26, 21,816.20 and 9,092.76 is: 12,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.26 : 21,816.20 = 9,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.26/21,816.20 = 9,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.26x = 21,816.20 × 9,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.26x = 198,369,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,369,470.71/15,807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.26

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