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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774, 21,768.07 and 9,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774, 21,768.07 and 9,060.06 is: 12,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774 : 21,768.07 = 9,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774/21,768.07 = 9,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774x = 21,768.07 × 9,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774x = 197,220,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,220,020.28/15,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.85

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