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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.91, 21,777.73 and 9,070.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.91, 21,777.73 and 9,070.00 is: 12,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.91 : 21,777.73 = 9,070.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.91/21,777.73 = 9,070.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.91x = 21,777.73 × 9,070.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.91x = 197,523,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,523,933.98/15,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.67

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