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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,742.84, 21,724.68 and 9,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,742.84, 21,724.68 and 9,032.44 is: 12,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,742.84 : 21,724.68 = 9,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,742.84/21,724.68 = 9,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,742.84x = 21,724.68 × 9,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,742.84x = 196,226,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,226,868.62/15,742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.52

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