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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.01, 21,153.60 and 9,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.01, 21,153.60 and 9,659.97 is: 13,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.01 : 21,153.60 = 9,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.01/21,153.60 = 9,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.01x = 21,153.60 × 9,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.01x = 204,343,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,343,141.39/15,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.27

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