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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.31, 21,721.26 and 9,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.31, 21,721.26 and 9,029.88 is: 12,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.31 : 21,721.26 = 9,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.31/21,721.26 = 9,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.31x = 21,721.26 × 9,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.31x = 196,140,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,140,371.25/15,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.02

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