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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.54, 21,066.65 and 9,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.54, 21,066.65 and 9,957.31 is: 13,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.54 : 21,066.65 = 9,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.54/21,066.65 = 9,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.54x = 21,066.65 × 9,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.54x = 209,767,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,767,164.71/15,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.22

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