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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.09, 21,763.76 and 9,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.09, 21,763.76 and 9,479.25 is: 13,083.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.09 : 21,763.76 = 9,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.09/21,763.76 = 9,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.09x = 21,763.76 × 9,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.09x = 206,304,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,304,121.98/15,768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.65

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