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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.41, 21,770.01 and 9,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.41, 21,770.01 and 9,061.47 is: 12,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.41 : 21,770.01 = 9,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.41/21,770.01 = 9,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.41x = 21,770.01 × 9,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.41x = 197,268,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,268,292.51/15,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.80

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