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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.52, 21,790.68 and 9,076.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.52, 21,790.68 and 9,076.78 is: 12,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.52 : 21,790.68 = 9,076.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.52/21,790.68 = 9,076.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.52x = 21,790.68 × 9,076.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.52x = 197,789,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,789,208.41/15,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.61

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