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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.31, 21,767.54 and 9,814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.31, 21,767.54 and 9,814.23 is: 13,536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.31 : 21,767.54 = 9,814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.31/21,767.54 = 9,814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.31x = 21,767.54 × 9,814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.31x = 213,631,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,631,595.02/15,782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.14

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