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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.34, 21,680.40 and 9,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.34, 21,680.40 and 9,747.63 is: 13,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.34 : 21,680.40 = 9,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.34/21,680.40 = 9,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.34x = 21,680.40 × 9,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.34x = 211,332,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,332,517.45/15,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.11

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