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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.08, 21,777.05 and 9,064.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.08, 21,777.05 and 9,064.69 is: 12,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.08 : 21,777.05 = 9,064.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.08/21,777.05 = 9,064.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.08x = 21,777.05 × 9,064.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.08x = 197,402,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,402,207.36/15,779.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.37

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