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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.51, 21,722.64 and 9,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.51, 21,722.64 and 9,022.47 is: 12,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.51 : 21,722.64 = 9,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.51/21,722.64 = 9,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.51x = 21,722.64 × 9,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.51x = 195,991,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,991,867.72/15,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.64

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