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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.04, 21,688.08 and 9,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.04, 21,688.08 and 9,003.90 is: 12,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.04 : 21,688.08 = 9,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.04/21,688.08 = 9,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.04x = 21,688.08 × 9,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.04x = 195,277,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,277,303.51/15,716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.35

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