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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.77, 21,749.64 and 9,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.77, 21,749.64 and 9,045.79 is: 12,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.77 : 21,749.64 = 9,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.77/21,749.64 = 9,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.77x = 21,749.64 × 9,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.77x = 196,742,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,742,676.02/15,761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.27

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