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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.03, 21,693.29 and 9,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.03, 21,693.29 and 9,006.59 is: 12,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.03 : 21,693.29 = 9,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.03/21,693.29 = 9,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.03x = 21,693.29 × 9,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.03x = 195,382,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,382,415.28/15,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.26

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