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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.27, 21,741.94 and 9,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.27, 21,741.94 and 9,041.75 is: 12,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.27 : 21,741.94 = 9,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.27/21,741.94 = 9,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.27x = 21,741.94 × 9,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.27x = 196,585,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,585,186.00/15,756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.63

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