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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.04, 21,721.32 and 9,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.04, 21,721.32 and 9,452.52 is: 13,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.04 : 21,721.32 = 9,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.04/21,721.32 = 9,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.04x = 21,721.32 × 9,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.04x = 205,321,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,321,211.73/15,740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.52

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