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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.78, 21,711.51 and 9,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.78, 21,711.51 and 9,019.50 is: 12,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.78 : 21,711.51 = 9,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.78/21,711.51 = 9,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.78x = 21,711.51 × 9,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.78x = 195,826,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,826,964.45/15,732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.07

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