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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,816.65, 21,826.40 and 9,103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,816.65, 21,826.40 and 9,103.31 is: 12,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,816.65 : 21,826.40 = 9,103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,816.65/21,826.40 = 9,103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,816.65x = 21,826.40 × 9,103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,816.65x = 198,692,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,692,439.87/15,816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.23

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