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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.49, 21,709.20 and 9,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.49, 21,709.20 and 9,016.95 is: 12,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.49 : 21,709.20 = 9,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.49/21,709.20 = 9,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.49x = 21,709.20 × 9,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.49x = 195,750,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,750,770.94/15,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.24

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