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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.33, 21,681.73 and 9,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.33, 21,681.73 and 9,250.94 is: 12,765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.33 : 21,681.73 = 9,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.33/21,681.73 = 9,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.33x = 21,681.73 × 9,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.33x = 200,576,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,576,414.40/15,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.54

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