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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.76, 21,157.86 and 9,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.76, 21,157.86 and 9,666.54 is: 13,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.76 : 21,157.86 = 9,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.76/21,157.86 = 9,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.76x = 21,157.86 × 9,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.76x = 204,523,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,523,281.88/15,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.55

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