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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,742.73, 21,724.13 and 9,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,742.73, 21,724.13 and 9,028.04 is: 12,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,742.73 : 21,724.13 = 9,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,742.73/21,724.13 = 9,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,742.73x = 21,724.13 × 9,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,742.73x = 196,126,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,126,228.55/15,742.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.21

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