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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.47, 21,753.66 and 9,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.47, 21,753.66 and 9,052.56 is: 12,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.47 : 21,753.66 = 9,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.47/21,753.66 = 9,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.47x = 21,753.66 × 9,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.47x = 196,926,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,926,346.32/15,768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.61

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