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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.21, 21,835.41 and 9,110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.21, 21,835.41 and 9,110.01 is: 12,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.21 : 21,835.41 = 9,110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.21/21,835.41 = 9,110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.21x = 21,835.41 × 9,110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.21x = 198,920,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,920,803.45/15,822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.25

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