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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.79, 21,830.63 and 9,100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.79, 21,830.63 and 9,100.84 is: 12,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.79 : 21,830.63 = 9,100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.79/21,830.63 = 9,100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.79x = 21,830.63 × 9,100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.79x = 198,677,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,677,070.73/15,819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.77

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