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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.17, 21,303.70 and 9,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.17, 21,303.70 and 9,465.40 is: 13,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.17 : 21,303.70 = 9,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.17/21,303.70 = 9,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.17x = 21,303.70 × 9,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.17x = 201,647,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,647,994.65/15,437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.50

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