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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.58, 21,679.31 and 9,249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.58, 21,679.31 and 9,249.19 is: 12,763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.58 : 21,679.31 = 9,249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.58/21,679.31 = 9,249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.58x = 21,679.31 × 9,249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.58x = 200,516,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,516,057.26/15,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.12

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