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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.16, 21,756.48 and 9,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.16, 21,756.48 and 9,140.16 is: 12,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.16 : 21,756.48 = 9,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.16/21,756.48 = 9,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.16x = 21,756.48 × 9,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.16x = 198,857,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,857,708.24/15,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.55

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