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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666, 21,621 and 9,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666, 21,621 and 9,042 is: 12,479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666 : 21,621 = 9,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666/21,621 = 9,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666x = 21,621 × 9,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666x = 195,497,082
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,497,082/15,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.07

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