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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.81, 21,308.04 and 9,477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.81, 21,308.04 and 9,477.27 is: 13,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.81 : 21,308.04 = 9,477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.81/21,308.04 = 9,477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.81x = 21,308.04 × 9,477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.81x = 201,942,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,942,048.25/15,449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.85

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