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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.04, 21,746.16 and 9,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.04, 21,746.16 and 9,470.52 is: 13,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.04 : 21,746.16 = 9,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.04/21,746.16 = 9,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.04x = 21,746.16 × 9,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.04x = 205,947,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,947,443.20/15,758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.36

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