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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.09, 21,765.14 and 9,480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.09, 21,765.14 and 9,480.25 is: 13,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.09 : 21,765.14 = 9,480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.09/21,765.14 = 9,480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.09x = 21,765.14 × 9,480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.09x = 206,338,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,338,968.49/15,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.03

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