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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.35, 21,705.41 and 9,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.35, 21,705.41 and 9,014.69 is: 12,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.35 : 21,705.41 = 9,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.35/21,705.41 = 9,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.35x = 21,705.41 × 9,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.35x = 195,667,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,667,388.87/15,730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.85

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