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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.60, 21,784.74 and 9,067.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.60, 21,784.74 and 9,067.47 is: 12,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.60 : 21,784.74 = 9,067.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.60/21,784.74 = 9,067.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.60x = 21,784.74 × 9,067.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.60x = 197,532,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,532,476.41/15,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.67

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