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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.21, 20,755.25 and 9,657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.21, 20,755.25 and 9,657.82 is: 13,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.21 : 20,755.25 = 9,657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.21/20,755.25 = 9,657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.21x = 20,755.25 × 9,657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.21x = 200,450,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,450,468.56/15,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.84

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