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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.67, 21,341.36 and 9,507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.67, 21,341.36 and 9,507.70 is: 13,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.67 : 21,341.36 = 9,507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.67/21,341.36 = 9,507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.67x = 21,341.36 × 9,507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.67x = 202,907,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,907,094.23/15,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.90

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