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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.01, 21,770.06 and 9,061.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.01, 21,770.06 and 9,061.86 is: 12,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.01 : 21,770.06 = 9,061.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.01/21,770.06 = 9,061.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.01x = 21,770.06 × 9,061.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.01x = 197,277,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,277,235.91/15,775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.68

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