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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.20, 21,748.50 and 9,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.20, 21,748.50 and 9,045.92 is: 12,483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.20 : 21,748.50 = 9,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.20/21,748.50 = 9,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.20x = 21,748.50 × 9,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.20x = 196,735,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,735,082.38/15,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.83

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