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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.31, 21,717.12 and 9,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.31, 21,717.12 and 9,026.88 is: 12,456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.31 : 21,717.12 = 9,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.31/21,717.12 = 9,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.31x = 21,717.12 × 9,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.31x = 196,037,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,037,836.19/15,737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.88

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