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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.92, 21,335.16 and 9,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.92, 21,335.16 and 9,876.40 is: 13,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.92 : 21,335.16 = 9,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.92/21,335.16 = 9,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.92x = 21,335.16 × 9,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.92x = 210,714,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,714,574.22/15,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.68

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