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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.15, 21,768.29 and 9,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.15, 21,768.29 and 9,060.21 is: 12,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.15 : 21,768.29 = 9,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.15/21,768.29 = 9,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.15x = 21,768.29 × 9,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.15x = 197,225,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,225,310.51/15,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.07

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