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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.03, 21,751.69 and 9,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.03, 21,751.69 and 9,047.48 is: 12,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.03 : 21,751.69 = 9,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.03/21,751.69 = 9,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.03x = 21,751.69 × 9,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.03x = 196,797,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,797,988.18/15,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.58

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