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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.78, 21,761.46 and 9,801.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.78, 21,761.46 and 9,801.31 is: 13,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.78 : 21,761.46 = 9,801.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.78/21,761.46 = 9,801.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.78x = 21,761.46 × 9,801.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.78x = 213,290,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,290,815.51/15,769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.29

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