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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.67, 21,821.08 and 9,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.67, 21,821.08 and 9,097.15 is: 12,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.67 : 21,821.08 = 9,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.67/21,821.08 = 9,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.67x = 21,821.08 × 9,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.67x = 198,509,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,509,637.92/15,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.63

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