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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.30, 21,694.95 and 9,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.30, 21,694.95 and 9,006.75 is: 12,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.30 : 21,694.95 = 9,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.30/21,694.95 = 9,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.30x = 21,694.95 × 9,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.30x = 195,400,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,400,990.91/15,720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.85

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