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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.26, 21,759.27 and 9,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.26, 21,759.27 and 9,052.82 is: 12,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.26 : 21,759.27 = 9,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.26/21,759.27 = 9,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.26x = 21,759.27 × 9,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.26x = 196,982,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,982,754.64/15,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.36

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