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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.34, 21,768.24 and 9,482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.34, 21,768.24 and 9,482.50 is: 13,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.34 : 21,768.24 = 9,482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.34/21,768.24 = 9,482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.34x = 21,768.24 × 9,482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.34x = 206,417,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,417,335.80/15,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.13

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