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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743, 21,718.46 and 9,687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743, 21,718.46 and 9,687.84 is: 13,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743 : 21,718.46 = 9,687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743/21,718.46 = 9,687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743x = 21,718.46 × 9,687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743x = 210,404,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,404,965.53/15,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.99

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