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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.96, 21,761.52 and 9,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.96, 21,761.52 and 9,395.60 is: 12,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.96 : 21,761.52 = 9,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.96/21,761.52 = 9,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.96x = 21,761.52 × 9,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.96x = 204,462,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,462,537.31/15,770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.50

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