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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.16, 21,727.02 and 9,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.16, 21,727.02 and 9,030.04 is: 12,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.16 : 21,727.02 = 9,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.16/21,727.02 = 9,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.16x = 21,727.02 × 9,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.16x = 196,195,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,195,859.68/15,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.50

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