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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.04, 21,756.24 and 9,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.04, 21,756.24 and 9,050.24 is: 12,488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.04 : 21,756.24 = 9,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.04/21,756.24 = 9,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.04x = 21,756.24 × 9,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.04x = 196,899,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,899,193.50/15,766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.82

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