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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.84, 21,759.36 and 9,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.84, 21,759.36 and 9,053.48 is: 12,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.84 : 21,759.36 = 9,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.84/21,759.36 = 9,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.84x = 21,759.36 × 9,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.84x = 196,997,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,997,930.57/15,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.65

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