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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.39, 21,740.88 and 9,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.39, 21,740.88 and 9,040.17 is: 12,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.39 : 21,740.88 = 9,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.39/21,740.88 = 9,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.39x = 21,740.88 × 9,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.39x = 196,541,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,541,251.15/15,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.33

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