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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.16, 21,707.58 and 9,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.16, 21,707.58 and 9,754.84 is: 13,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.16 : 21,707.58 = 9,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.16/21,707.58 = 9,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.16x = 21,707.58 × 9,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.16x = 211,753,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,753,969.69/15,735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.38

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