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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.96, 21,729.46 and 9,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.96, 21,729.46 and 9,375.26 is: 12,932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.96 : 21,729.46 = 9,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.96/21,729.46 = 9,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.96x = 21,729.46 × 9,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.96x = 203,719,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,719,337.16/15,752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.13

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