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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.32, 21,697.44 and 9,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.32, 21,697.44 and 9,008.04 is: 12,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.32 : 21,697.44 = 9,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.32/21,697.44 = 9,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.32x = 21,697.44 × 9,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.32x = 195,451,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,451,407.42/15,721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.25

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