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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.39, 21,704.24 and 9,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.39, 21,704.24 and 9,355.44 is: 12,913.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.39 : 21,704.24 = 9,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.39/21,704.24 = 9,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.39x = 21,704.24 × 9,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.39x = 203,052,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,052,715.07/15,724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.23

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