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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.26, 21,737.49 and 9,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.26, 21,737.49 and 9,039.17 is: 12,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.26 : 21,737.49 = 9,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.26/21,737.49 = 9,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.26x = 21,737.49 × 9,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.26x = 196,488,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,488,867.48/15,753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.90

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