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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.09, 21,701.95 and 9,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.09, 21,701.95 and 9,438.46 is: 13,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.09 : 21,701.95 = 9,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.09/21,701.95 = 9,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.09x = 21,701.95 × 9,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.09x = 204,832,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,832,987.00/15,726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.04

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