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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.08, 21,768.84 and 9,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.08, 21,768.84 and 9,486.24 is: 13,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.08 : 21,768.84 = 9,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.08/21,768.84 = 9,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.08x = 21,768.84 × 9,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.08x = 206,504,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,504,440.76/15,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.55

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