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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.16, 21,732.18 and 9,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.16, 21,732.18 and 9,034.84 is: 12,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.16 : 21,732.18 = 9,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.16/21,732.18 = 9,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.16x = 21,732.18 × 9,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.16x = 196,346,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,346,769.15/15,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.71

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