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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.08, 21,771.60 and 9,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.08, 21,771.60 and 9,488.24 is: 13,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.08 : 21,771.60 = 9,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.08/21,771.60 = 9,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.08x = 21,771.60 × 9,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.08x = 206,574,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,574,165.98/15,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.31

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