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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.70, 21,766.98 and 9,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.70, 21,766.98 and 9,054.60 is: 12,494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.70 : 21,766.98 = 9,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.70/21,766.98 = 9,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.70x = 21,766.98 × 9,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.70x = 197,091,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,091,297.11/15,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.93

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