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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.52, 21,864.37 and 9,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.52, 21,864.37 and 9,476.67 is: 13,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.52 : 21,864.37 = 9,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.52/21,864.37 = 9,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.52x = 21,864.37 × 9,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.52x = 207,201,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,201,419.25/15,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.00

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