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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.43, 21,763.34 and 9,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.43, 21,763.34 and 9,055.95 is: 12,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.43 : 21,763.34 = 9,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.43/21,763.34 = 9,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.43x = 21,763.34 × 9,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.43x = 197,087,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,087,673.59/15,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.29

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