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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.06, 21,758.69 and 9,798.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.06, 21,758.69 and 9,798.98 is: 13,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.06 : 21,758.69 = 9,798.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.06/21,758.69 = 9,798.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.06x = 21,758.69 × 9,798.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.06x = 213,212,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,212,968.14/15,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.68

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