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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.53, 21,753.77 and 9,048.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.53, 21,753.77 and 9,048.98 is: 12,487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.53 : 21,753.77 = 9,048.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.53/21,753.77 = 9,048.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.53x = 21,753.77 × 9,048.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.53x = 196,849,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,849,275.64/15,763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.64

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