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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.94, 21,729.87 and 9,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.94, 21,729.87 and 9,458.10 is: 13,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.94 : 21,729.87 = 9,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.94/21,729.87 = 9,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.94x = 21,729.87 × 9,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.94x = 205,523,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,523,283.45/15,746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.63

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