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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.07, 21,078.12 and 9,304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.07, 21,078.12 and 9,304.47 is: 12,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.07 : 21,078.12 = 9,304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.07/21,078.12 = 9,304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.07x = 21,078.12 × 9,304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.07x = 196,120,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,120,770.09/15,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.11

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