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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.84, 21,794.44 and 9,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.84, 21,794.44 and 9,077.72 is: 12,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.84 : 21,794.44 = 9,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.84/21,794.44 = 9,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.84x = 21,794.44 × 9,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.84x = 197,843,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,843,823.88/15,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.23

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