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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.03, 21,173.40 and 9,677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.03, 21,173.40 and 9,677.79 is: 13,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.03 : 21,173.40 = 9,677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.03/21,173.40 = 9,677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.03x = 21,173.40 × 9,677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.03x = 204,911,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,911,718.79/15,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.07

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