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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.86, 21,735.34 and 9,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.86, 21,735.34 and 9,384.66 is: 12,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.86 : 21,735.34 = 9,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.86/21,735.34 = 9,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.86x = 21,735.34 × 9,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.86x = 203,978,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,978,752.42/15,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.33

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