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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.16, 21,759.32 and 9,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.16, 21,759.32 and 9,049.12 is: 12,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.16 : 21,759.32 = 9,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.16/21,759.32 = 9,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.16x = 21,759.32 × 9,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.16x = 196,902,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,902,697.80/15,768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.36

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