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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.32, 21,841.20 and 9,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.32, 21,841.20 and 9,110.28 is: 12,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.32 : 21,841.20 = 9,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.32/21,841.20 = 9,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.32x = 21,841.20 × 9,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.32x = 198,979,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,979,447.54/15,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.49

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