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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.22, 21,718.32 and 9,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.22, 21,718.32 and 9,023 is: 12,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.22 : 21,718.32 = 9,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.22/21,718.32 = 9,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.22x = 21,718.32 × 9,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.22x = 195,964,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,964,401.36/15,739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.71

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