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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.67, 21,765.05 and 11,784.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.67, 21,765.05 and 11,784.85 is: 16,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.67 : 21,765.05 = 11,784.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.67/21,765.05 = 11,784.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.67x = 21,765.05 × 11,784.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.67x = 256,497,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,497,849.49/15,770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.23

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