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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.73, 21,762.61 and 9,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.73, 21,762.61 and 9,051.63 is: 12,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.73 : 21,762.61 = 9,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.73/21,762.61 = 9,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.73x = 21,762.61 × 9,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.73x = 196,987,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,987,093.55/15,770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.68

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