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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.78, 21,190.78 and 9,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.78, 21,190.78 and 9,063.76 is: 12,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.78 : 21,190.78 = 9,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.78/21,190.78 = 9,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.78x = 21,190.78 × 9,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.78x = 192,068,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,068,144.13/15,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.13

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