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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.61, 21,813.06 and 9,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.61, 21,813.06 and 9,095.41 is: 12,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.61 : 21,813.06 = 9,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.61/21,813.06 = 9,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.61x = 21,813.06 × 9,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.61x = 198,398,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,398,724.05/15,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.84

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