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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,736.43, 21,719.19 and 9,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,736.43, 21,719.19 and 9,022.11 is: 12,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,736.43 : 21,719.19 = 9,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,736.43/21,719.19 = 9,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,736.43x = 21,719.19 × 9,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,736.43x = 195,952,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,952,822.93/15,736.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.18

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