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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.71, 21,787.68 and 9,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.71, 21,787.68 and 9,069.61 is: 12,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.71 : 21,787.68 = 9,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.71/21,787.68 = 9,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.71x = 21,787.68 × 9,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.71x = 197,605,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,605,760.40/15,788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.64

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