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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.27, 21,815.61 and 9,833.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.27, 21,815.61 and 9,833.37 is: 13,572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.27 : 21,815.61 = 9,833.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.27/21,815.61 = 9,833.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.27x = 21,815.61 × 9,833.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.27x = 214,520,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,520,964.91/15,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.75

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