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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.68, 21,733.92 and 9,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.68, 21,733.92 and 9,035.88 is: 12,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.68 : 21,733.92 = 9,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.68/21,733.92 = 9,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.68x = 21,733.92 × 9,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.68x = 196,385,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,385,093.05/15,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.56

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