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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.06, 21,707.11 and 9,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.06, 21,707.11 and 9,019.62 is: 12,446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.06 : 21,707.11 = 9,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.06/21,707.11 = 9,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.06x = 21,707.11 × 9,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.06x = 195,789,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,789,883.50/15,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.86

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