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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.35, 21,701.27 and 9,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.35, 21,701.27 and 9,011.69 is: 12,434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.35 : 21,701.27 = 9,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.35/21,701.27 = 9,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.35x = 21,701.27 × 9,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.35x = 195,564,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,564,964.28/15,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.71

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