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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.32, 21,353.52 and 9,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.32, 21,353.52 and 9,808.80 is: 13,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.32 : 21,353.52 = 9,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.32/21,353.52 = 9,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.32x = 21,353.52 × 9,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.32x = 209,452,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,452,406.98/15,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.23

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