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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.01, 21,761.62 and 9,050.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.01, 21,761.62 and 9,050.91 is: 12,489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.01 : 21,761.62 = 9,050.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.01/21,761.62 = 9,050.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.01x = 21,761.62 × 9,050.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.01x = 196,962,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,962,321.33/15,770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.68

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