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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.36, 21,679.59 and 9,740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.36, 21,679.59 and 9,740.85 is: 13,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.36 : 21,679.59 = 9,740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.36/21,679.59 = 9,740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.36x = 21,679.59 × 9,740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.36x = 211,177,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,177,634.25/15,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.08

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