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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.62, 21,769.00 and 9,061.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.62, 21,769.00 and 9,061.55 is: 12,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.62 : 21,769.00 = 9,061.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.62/21,769.00 = 9,061.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.62x = 21,769.00 × 9,061.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.62x = 197,260,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,260,859.30/15,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.95

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