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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.83, 21,820.46 and 9,528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.83, 21,820.46 and 9,528.39 is: 13,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.83 : 21,820.46 = 9,528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.83/21,820.46 = 9,528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.83x = 21,820.46 × 9,528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.83x = 207,913,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,913,805.22/15,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.26

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