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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.40, 21,194.82 and 9,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.40, 21,194.82 and 9,070.76 is: 12,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.40 : 21,194.82 = 9,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.40/21,194.82 = 9,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.40x = 21,194.82 × 9,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.40x = 192,253,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,253,125.46/15,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.78

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