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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.48, 21,763.40 and 11,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.48, 21,763.40 and 11,783.67 is: 16,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.48 : 21,763.40 = 11,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.48/21,763.40 = 11,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.48x = 21,763.40 × 11,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.48x = 256,452,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,452,723.68/15,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.60

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