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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.39, 21,042.05 and 9,427.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.39, 21,042.05 and 9,427.77 is: 13,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.39 : 21,042.05 = 9,427.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.39/21,042.05 = 9,427.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.39x = 21,042.05 × 9,427.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.39x = 198,379,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,379,607.73/15,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.73

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