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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.08, 21,327.66 and 9,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.08, 21,327.66 and 9,794.04 is: 13,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.08 : 21,327.66 = 9,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.08/21,327.66 = 9,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.08x = 21,327.66 × 9,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.08x = 208,883,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,883,955.15/15,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.80

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