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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.08, 21,763.36 and 9,051.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.08, 21,763.36 and 9,051.98 is: 12,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.08 : 21,763.36 = 9,051.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.08/21,763.36 = 9,051.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.08x = 21,763.36 × 9,051.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.08x = 197,001,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,001,422.41/15,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.31

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