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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.21, 21,703.61 and 9,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.21, 21,703.61 and 9,012.98 is: 12,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.21 : 21,703.61 = 9,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.21/21,703.61 = 9,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.21x = 21,703.61 × 9,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.21x = 195,614,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,614,202.86/15,727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.95

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