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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.51, 21,763.89 and 9,056.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.51, 21,763.89 and 9,056.61 is: 12,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.51 : 21,763.89 = 9,056.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.51/21,763.89 = 9,056.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.51x = 21,763.89 × 9,056.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.51x = 197,107,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,107,063.81/15,771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.67

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