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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,820.28, 21,831.27 and 9,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,820.28, 21,831.27 and 9,106.11 is: 12,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820.28 : 21,831.27 = 9,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820.28/21,831.27 = 9,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820.28x = 21,831.27 × 9,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820.28x = 198,797,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,797,946.06/15,820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.02

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