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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.62, 21,819.92 and 9,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.62, 21,819.92 and 9,098.54 is: 12,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.62 : 21,819.92 = 9,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.62/21,819.92 = 9,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.62x = 21,819.92 × 9,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.62x = 198,529,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,529,492.21/15,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.92

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