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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.70, 21,822.33 and 9,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.70, 21,822.33 and 9,097.20 is: 12,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.70 : 21,822.33 = 9,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.70/21,822.33 = 9,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.70x = 21,822.33 × 9,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.70x = 198,522,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,522,100.48/15,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.40

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