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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,728.06, 21,704.80 and 9,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,728.06, 21,704.80 and 9,014.09 is: 12,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,728.06 : 21,704.80 = 9,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,728.06/21,704.80 = 9,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,728.06x = 21,704.80 × 9,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,728.06x = 195,648,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,648,893.80/15,728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.48

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