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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.22, 21,704.17 and 9,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.22, 21,704.17 and 9,014.15 is: 12,439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.22 : 21,704.17 = 9,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.22/21,704.17 = 9,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.22x = 21,704.17 × 9,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.22x = 195,644,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,644,512.95/15,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.86

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