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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.67, 21,781.96 and 9,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.67, 21,781.96 and 9,070.29 is: 12,516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.67 : 21,781.96 = 9,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.67/21,781.96 = 9,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.67x = 21,781.96 × 9,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.67x = 197,568,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,568,671.29/15,784.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.49

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