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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,813.16, 21,819.06 and 9,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,813.16, 21,819.06 and 9,525.88 is: 13,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,813.16 : 21,819.06 = 9,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,813.16/21,819.06 = 9,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,813.16x = 21,819.06 × 9,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,813.16x = 207,845,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,845,747.27/15,813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.85

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