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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.76, 21,722.97 and 9,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.76, 21,722.97 and 9,022.72 is: 12,450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.76 : 21,722.97 = 9,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.76/21,722.97 = 9,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.76x = 21,722.97 × 9,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.76x = 196,000,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,000,275.88/15,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.98

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