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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.67, 21,152.48 and 9,662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.67, 21,152.48 and 9,662.94 is: 13,330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.67 : 21,152.48 = 9,662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.67/21,152.48 = 9,662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.67x = 21,152.48 × 9,662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.67x = 204,395,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,395,096.78/15,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.69

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