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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.79, 21,844.29 and 9,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.79, 21,844.29 and 9,115.82 is: 12,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.79 : 21,844.29 = 9,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.79/21,844.29 = 9,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.79x = 21,844.29 × 9,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.79x = 199,128,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,128,521.96/15,833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.17

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