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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.30, 21,776.49 and 9,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.30, 21,776.49 and 9,067.10 is: 12,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.30 : 21,776.49 = 9,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.30/21,776.49 = 9,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.30x = 21,776.49 × 9,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.30x = 197,449,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,449,612.48/15,779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.20

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