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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.34, 21,684.54 and 9,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.34, 21,684.54 and 9,750.66 is: 13,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.34 : 21,684.54 = 9,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.34/21,684.54 = 9,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.34x = 21,684.54 × 9,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.34x = 211,438,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,438,576.80/15,722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.29

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