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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.48, 21,697.19 and 9,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.48, 21,697.19 and 9,007.97 is: 12,431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.48 : 21,697.19 = 9,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.48/21,697.19 = 9,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.48x = 21,697.19 × 9,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.48x = 195,447,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,447,516.86/15,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.09

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