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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.55, 21,819.40 and 9,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.55, 21,819.40 and 9,097.20 is: 12,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.55 : 21,819.40 = 9,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.55/21,819.40 = 9,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.55x = 21,819.40 × 9,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.55x = 198,495,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,495,474.11/15,810.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.62

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