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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.20, 21,424.25 and 9,863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.20, 21,424.25 and 9,863.03 is: 13,603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.20 : 21,424.25 = 9,863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.20/21,424.25 = 9,863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.20x = 21,424.25 × 9,863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.20x = 211,308,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,308,020.48/15,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.64

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