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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.76, 21,836.10 and 9,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.76, 21,836.10 and 9,109.62 is: 12,570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.76 : 21,836.10 = 9,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.76/21,836.10 = 9,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.76x = 21,836.10 × 9,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.76x = 198,918,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,918,573.28/15,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.88

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