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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.36, 21,730.56 and 9,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.36, 21,730.56 and 9,032.08 is: 12,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.36 : 21,730.56 = 9,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.36/21,730.56 = 9,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.36x = 21,730.56 × 9,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.36x = 196,272,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,272,156.36/15,745.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.40

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