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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.55, 21,845.88 and 9,371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.55, 21,845.88 and 9,371.97 is: 12,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.55 : 21,845.88 = 9,371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.55/21,845.88 = 9,371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.55x = 21,845.88 × 9,371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.55x = 204,738,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,738,931.98/15,833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.70

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