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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.91, 21,768.62 and 10,469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.91, 21,768.62 and 10,469.97 is: 14,454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.91 : 21,768.62 = 10,469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.91/21,768.62 = 10,469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.91x = 21,768.62 × 10,469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.91x = 227,916,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,916,745.99/15,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,454.47

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