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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.06, 21,746.41 and 9,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.06, 21,746.41 and 9,383.55 is: 12,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.06 : 21,746.41 = 9,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.06/21,746.41 = 9,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.06x = 21,746.41 × 9,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.06x = 204,058,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,058,525.56/15,761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.01

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