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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.33, 21,766.42 and 9,399.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.33, 21,766.42 and 9,399.77 is: 12,971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.33 : 21,766.42 = 9,399.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.33/21,766.42 = 9,399.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.33x = 21,766.42 × 9,399.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.33x = 204,599,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,599,387.48/15,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.23

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