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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.43, 21,166.79 and 9,965.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.43, 21,166.79 and 9,965.49 is: 13,747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.43 : 21,166.79 = 9,965.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.43/21,166.79 = 9,965.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.43x = 21,166.79 × 9,965.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.43x = 210,937,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,937,304.87/15,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.73

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