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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.32, 21,439.56 and 9,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.32, 21,439.56 and 9,485.62 is: 13,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.32 : 21,439.56 = 9,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.32/21,439.56 = 9,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.32x = 21,439.56 × 9,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.32x = 203,367,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,367,519.13/15,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.34

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