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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.92, 21,764.02 and 9,056.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.92, 21,764.02 and 9,056.45 is: 12,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.92 : 21,764.02 = 9,056.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.92/21,764.02 = 9,056.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.92x = 21,764.02 × 9,056.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.92x = 197,104,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,104,758.93/15,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.99

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