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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.33, 21,778.77 and 9,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.33, 21,778.77 and 9,068.36 is: 12,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.33 : 21,778.77 = 9,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.33/21,778.77 = 9,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.33x = 21,778.77 × 9,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.33x = 197,497,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,497,651.83/15,781.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.64

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