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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.71, 21,783.54 and 9,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.71, 21,783.54 and 9,066.60 is: 12,511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.71 : 21,783.54 = 9,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.71/21,783.54 = 9,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.71x = 21,783.54 × 9,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.71x = 197,502,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,502,643.76/15,785.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.48

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