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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.13, 21,466.08 and 9,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.13, 21,466.08 and 9,966.13 is: 13,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.13 : 21,466.08 = 9,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.13/21,466.08 = 9,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.13x = 21,466.08 × 9,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.13x = 213,933,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,933,743.87/15,555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.26

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