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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.04, 21,709.44 and 9,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.04, 21,709.44 and 9,016.68 is: 12,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.04 : 21,709.44 = 9,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.04/21,709.44 = 9,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.04x = 21,709.44 × 9,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.04x = 195,747,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,747,073.46/15,731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.37

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