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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.11, 21,670.97 and 9,734.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.11, 21,670.97 and 9,734.61 is: 13,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.11 : 21,670.97 = 9,734.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.11/21,670.97 = 9,734.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.11x = 21,670.97 × 9,734.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.11x = 210,958,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,958,392.60/15,705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.47

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