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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.08, 21,718.44 and 9,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.08, 21,718.44 and 9,367.35 is: 12,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.08 : 21,718.44 = 9,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.08/21,718.44 = 9,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.08x = 21,718.44 × 9,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.08x = 203,444,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,444,252.29/15,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.14

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