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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.96, 21,839.24 and 9,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.96, 21,839.24 and 9,109.44 is: 12,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.96 : 21,839.24 = 9,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.96/21,839.24 = 9,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.96x = 21,839.24 × 9,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.96x = 198,943,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,943,246.43/15,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.28

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