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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.28, 21,753.09 and 9,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.28, 21,753.09 and 9,048.30 is: 12,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.28 : 21,753.09 = 9,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.28/21,753.09 = 9,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.28x = 21,753.09 × 9,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.28x = 196,828,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,828,484.25/15,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.73

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