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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.66, 21,709.35 and 9,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.66, 21,709.35 and 9,021.24 is: 12,449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.66 : 21,709.35 = 9,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.66/21,709.35 = 9,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.66x = 21,709.35 × 9,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.66x = 195,845,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,845,256.59/15,731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.11

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