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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.94, 21,727.20 and 9,778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.94, 21,727.20 and 9,778.90 is: 13,495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.94 : 21,727.20 = 9,778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.94/21,727.20 = 9,778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.94x = 21,727.20 × 9,778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.94x = 212,468,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,468,116.08/15,743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.23

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