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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,742.42, 21,722.28 and 9,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,742.42, 21,722.28 and 9,028.33 is: 12,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,742.42 : 21,722.28 = 9,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,742.42/21,722.28 = 9,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,742.42x = 21,722.28 × 9,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,742.42x = 196,115,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,115,912.19/15,742.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.80

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