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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.36, 21,815.58 and 9,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.36, 21,815.58 and 9,095.16 is: 12,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.36 : 21,815.58 = 9,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.36/21,815.58 = 9,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.36x = 21,815.58 × 9,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.36x = 198,416,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,416,190.59/15,810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.76

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