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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.26, 21,701.52 and 9,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.26, 21,701.52 and 9,010.98 is: 12,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.26 : 21,701.52 = 9,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.26/21,701.52 = 9,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.26x = 21,701.52 × 9,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.26x = 195,551,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,551,962.69/15,724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.32

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