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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.45, 21,823.37 and 9,097.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.45, 21,823.37 and 9,097.95 is: 12,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.45 : 21,823.37 = 9,097.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.45/21,823.37 = 9,097.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.45x = 21,823.37 × 9,097.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.45x = 198,547,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,547,883.60/15,812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.43

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