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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.65, 21,688.68 and 9,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.65, 21,688.68 and 9,007.82 is: 12,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.65 : 21,688.68 = 9,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.65/21,688.68 = 9,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.65x = 21,688.68 × 9,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.65x = 195,367,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,367,803.48/15,724.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.30

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