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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.01, 21,768.68 and 9,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.01, 21,768.68 and 9,060.86 is: 12,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.01 : 21,768.68 = 9,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.01/21,768.68 = 9,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.01x = 21,768.68 × 9,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.01x = 197,243,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,243,038.94/15,774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.31

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