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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.46, 21,751.17 and 9,388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.46, 21,751.17 and 9,388.10 is: 12,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.46 : 21,751.17 = 9,388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.46/21,751.17 = 9,388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.46x = 21,751.17 × 9,388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.46x = 204,202,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,202,159.08/15,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.15

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