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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.27, 21,761.37 and 9,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.27, 21,761.37 and 9,054.29 is: 12,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.27 : 21,761.37 = 9,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.27/21,761.37 = 9,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.27x = 21,761.37 × 9,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.27x = 197,033,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,033,645.97/15,770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.00

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