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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.07, 21,717.21 and 9,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.07, 21,717.21 and 9,023.10 is: 12,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.07 : 21,717.21 = 9,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.07/21,717.21 = 9,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.07x = 21,717.21 × 9,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.07x = 195,956,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,956,557.55/15,737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.91

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