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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.20, 21,700.36 and 9,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.20, 21,700.36 and 9,010 is: 12,432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.20 : 21,700.36 = 9,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.20/21,700.36 = 9,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.20x = 21,700.36 × 9,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.20x = 195,520,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,520,243.60/15,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.77

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