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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.71, 21,701.64 and 9,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.71, 21,701.64 and 9,011.18 is: 12,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.71 : 21,701.64 = 9,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.71/21,701.64 = 9,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.71x = 21,701.64 × 9,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.71x = 195,557,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,557,384.34/15,725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.52

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