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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.89, 21,755.93 and 9,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.89, 21,755.93 and 9,052.80 is: 12,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.89 : 21,755.93 = 9,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.89/21,755.93 = 9,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.89x = 21,755.93 × 9,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.89x = 196,952,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,952,083.10/15,766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.50

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