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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.97, 21,204.23 and 9,076.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.97, 21,204.23 and 9,076.29 is: 12,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.97 : 21,204.23 = 9,076.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.97/21,204.23 = 9,076.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.97x = 21,204.23 × 9,076.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.97x = 192,455,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,455,740.71/15,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.25

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