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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.76, 21,762 and 9,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.76, 21,762 and 9,055.08 is: 12,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.76 : 21,762 = 9,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.76/21,762 = 9,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.76x = 21,762 × 9,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.76x = 197,056,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,056,650.96/15,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.06

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