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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.04, 21,718.92 and 9,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.04, 21,718.92 and 9,458.96 is: 13,047.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.04 : 21,718.92 = 9,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.04/21,718.92 = 9,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.04x = 21,718.92 × 9,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.04x = 205,438,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,438,395.52/15,745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.82

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