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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.50, 21,815.73 and 9,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.50, 21,815.73 and 9,522.09 is: 13,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.50 : 21,815.73 = 9,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.50/21,815.73 = 9,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.50x = 21,815.73 × 9,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.50x = 207,731,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,731,344.48/15,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.48

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