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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.98, 21,783.33 and 11,809.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.98, 21,783.33 and 11,809.78 is: 16,312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.98 : 21,783.33 = 11,809.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.98/21,783.33 = 11,809.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.98x = 21,783.33 × 11,809.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.98x = 257,256,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,256,334.97/15,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.01

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