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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.60, 21,710.94 and 9,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.60, 21,710.94 and 9,444.96 is: 13,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.60 : 21,710.94 = 9,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.60/21,710.94 = 9,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.60x = 21,710.94 × 9,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.60x = 205,058,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,058,959.86/15,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.02

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