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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.03, 21,673.80 and 9,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.03, 21,673.80 and 9,740.52 is: 13,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.03 : 21,673.80 = 9,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.03/21,673.80 = 9,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.03x = 21,673.80 × 9,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.03x = 211,114,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,114,082.38/15,711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.32

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