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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356, 21,191.52 and 9,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356, 21,191.52 and 9,774.56 is: 13,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356 : 21,191.52 = 9,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356/21,191.52 = 9,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356x = 21,191.52 × 9,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356x = 207,137,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,137,783.73/15,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.05

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