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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.84, 21,748.39 and 9,386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.84, 21,748.39 and 9,386.17 is: 12,951.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.84 : 21,748.39 = 9,386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.84/21,748.39 = 9,386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.84x = 21,748.39 × 9,386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.84x = 204,134,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,134,085.77/15,760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.98

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