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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.32, 21,733.53 and 9,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.32, 21,733.53 and 9,033.90 is: 12,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.32 : 21,733.53 = 9,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.32/21,733.53 = 9,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.32x = 21,733.53 × 9,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.32x = 196,338,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,338,536.67/15,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.27

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