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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.60, 21,707.88 and 9,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.60, 21,707.88 and 9,019.04 is: 12,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.60 : 21,707.88 = 9,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.60/21,707.88 = 9,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.60x = 21,707.88 × 9,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.60x = 195,784,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,784,238.04/15,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.28

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