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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.69, 20,786.43 and 9,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.69, 20,786.43 and 9,764.22 is: 13,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.69 : 20,786.43 = 9,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.69/20,786.43 = 9,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.69x = 20,786.43 × 9,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.69x = 202,963,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,963,275.53/15,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.10

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