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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.76, 21,196.76 and 9,072.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.76, 21,196.76 and 9,072.14 is: 12,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.76 : 21,196.76 = 9,072.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.76/21,196.76 = 9,072.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.76x = 21,196.76 × 9,072.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.76x = 192,299,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,299,822.92/15,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.72

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