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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.66, 21,247.46 and 9,733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.66, 21,247.46 and 9,733.89 is: 13,432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.66 : 21,247.46 = 9,733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.66/21,247.46 = 9,733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.66x = 21,247.46 × 9,733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.66x = 206,820,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,820,389.75/15,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.81

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