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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.40, 21,845.70 and 9,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.40, 21,845.70 and 9,541.80 is: 13,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.40 : 21,845.70 = 9,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.40/21,845.70 = 9,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.40x = 21,845.70 × 9,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.40x = 208,447,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,447,300.26/15,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.03

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