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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.04, 21,765.72 and 10,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.04, 21,765.72 and 10,474.72 is: 14,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.04 : 21,765.72 = 10,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.04/21,765.72 = 10,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.04x = 21,765.72 × 10,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.04x = 227,989,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,989,822.60/15,777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,450.73

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