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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.32, 21,758.80 and 9,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.32, 21,758.80 and 9,717.36 is: 13,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.32 : 21,758.80 = 9,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.32/21,758.80 = 9,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.32x = 21,758.80 × 9,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.32x = 211,438,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,438,092.77/15,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.19

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