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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.61, 21,835.10 and 9,452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.61, 21,835.10 and 9,452.09 is: 13,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.61 : 21,835.10 = 9,452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.61/21,835.10 = 9,452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.61x = 21,835.10 × 9,452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.61x = 206,387,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,387,408.58/15,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.83

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