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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.14, 21,738.69 and 9,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.14, 21,738.69 and 9,377.29 is: 12,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.14 : 21,738.69 = 9,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.14/21,738.69 = 9,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.14x = 21,738.69 × 9,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.14x = 203,850,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,850,000.35/15,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.10

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