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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.88, 21,843.72 and 9,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.88, 21,843.72 and 9,540.08 is: 13,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.88 : 21,843.72 = 9,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.88/21,843.72 = 9,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.88x = 21,843.72 × 9,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.88x = 208,390,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,390,836.30/15,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.23

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