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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.92, 21,333.78 and 9,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.92, 21,333.78 and 9,875.40 is: 13,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.92 : 21,333.78 = 9,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.92/21,333.78 = 9,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.92x = 21,333.78 × 9,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.92x = 210,679,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,679,611.01/15,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.30

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