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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.34, 21,766.86 and 9,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.34, 21,766.86 and 9,481.50 is: 13,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.34 : 21,766.86 = 9,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.34/21,766.86 = 9,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.34x = 21,766.86 × 9,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.34x = 206,382,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,382,483.09/15,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.75

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