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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.70, 21,765.60 and 9,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.70, 21,765.60 and 9,053.60 is: 12,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.70 : 21,765.60 = 9,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.70/21,765.60 = 9,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.70x = 21,765.60 × 9,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.70x = 197,057,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,057,036.16/15,772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.55

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