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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.02, 21,205.38 and 9,078.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.02, 21,205.38 and 9,078.38 is: 12,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.02 : 21,205.38 = 9,078.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.02/21,205.38 = 9,078.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.02x = 21,205.38 × 9,078.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.02x = 192,510,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,510,497.68/15,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.33

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