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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.92, 21,153.94 and 9,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.92, 21,153.94 and 9,039.56 is: 12,476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.92 : 21,153.94 = 9,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.92/21,153.94 = 9,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.92x = 21,153.94 × 9,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.92x = 191,222,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,222,309.87/15,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.24

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