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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.43, 21,765.06 and 9,804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.43, 21,765.06 and 9,804.21 is: 13,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.43 : 21,765.06 = 9,804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.43/21,765.06 = 9,804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.43x = 21,765.06 × 9,804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.43x = 213,389,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,389,218.90/15,764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.12

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