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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.37, 21,036.60 and 9,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.37, 21,036.60 and 9,947.34 is: 13,726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.37 : 21,036.60 = 9,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.37/21,036.60 = 9,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.37x = 21,036.60 × 9,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.37x = 209,258,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,258,212.64/15,245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.02

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