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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.44, 21,834.40 and 9,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.44, 21,834.40 and 9,108.04 is: 12,569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.44 : 21,834.40 = 9,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.44/21,834.40 = 9,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.44x = 21,834.40 × 9,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.44x = 198,868,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,868,479.40/15,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.56

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