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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.24, 21,699.72 and 9,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.24, 21,699.72 and 9,010.56 is: 12,433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.24 : 21,699.72 = 9,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.24/21,699.72 = 9,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.24x = 21,699.72 × 9,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.24x = 195,526,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,526,629.04/15,726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.15

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