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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.42, 21,716.76 and 9,024.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.42, 21,716.76 and 9,024.33 is: 12,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.42 : 21,716.76 = 9,024.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.42/21,716.76 = 9,024.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.42x = 21,716.76 × 9,024.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.42x = 195,979,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,979,208.77/15,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.28

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