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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.70, 21,723.42 and 9,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.70, 21,723.42 and 9,027.34 is: 12,457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.70 : 21,723.42 = 9,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.70/21,723.42 = 9,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.70x = 21,723.42 × 9,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.70x = 196,104,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,104,698.30/15,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.66

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