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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.70, 21,768.36 and 9,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.70, 21,768.36 and 9,055.60 is: 12,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.70 : 21,768.36 = 9,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.70/21,768.36 = 9,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.70x = 21,768.36 × 9,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.70x = 197,125,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,125,560.82/15,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.31

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