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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.52, 21,815.78 and 9,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.52, 21,815.78 and 9,094.60 is: 12,550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.52 : 21,815.78 = 9,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.52/21,815.78 = 9,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.52x = 21,815.78 × 9,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.52x = 198,405,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,405,792.79/15,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.56

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