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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.43, 21,760.68 and 9,055.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.43, 21,760.68 and 9,055.11 is: 12,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.43 : 21,760.68 = 9,055.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.43/21,760.68 = 9,055.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.43x = 21,760.68 × 9,055.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.43x = 197,045,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,045,351.07/15,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.61

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