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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.83, 21,751.11 and 9,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.83, 21,751.11 and 9,051.12 is: 12,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.83 : 21,751.11 = 9,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.83/21,751.11 = 9,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.83x = 21,751.11 × 9,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.83x = 196,871,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,871,906.74/15,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.46

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