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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,813.09, 21,812.22 and 9,435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,813.09, 21,812.22 and 9,435.42 is: 13,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,813.09 : 21,812.22 = 9,435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,813.09/21,812.22 = 9,435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,813.09x = 21,812.22 × 9,435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,813.09x = 205,807,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,807,456.83/15,813.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.01

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