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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.71, 21,758.55 and 9,799.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.71, 21,758.55 and 9,799.22 is: 13,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.71 : 21,758.55 = 9,799.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.71/21,758.55 = 9,799.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.71x = 21,758.55 × 9,799.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.71x = 213,216,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,216,818.33/15,767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.37

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