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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.56, 21,149.96 and 9,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.56, 21,149.96 and 9,037.76 is: 12,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.56 : 21,149.96 = 9,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.56/21,149.96 = 9,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.56x = 21,149.96 × 9,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.56x = 191,148,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,148,262.49/15,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.70

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