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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.56, 21,205.68 and 9,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.56, 21,205.68 and 9,078.80 is: 12,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.56 : 21,205.68 = 9,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.56/21,205.68 = 9,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.56x = 21,205.68 × 9,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.56x = 192,522,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,522,127.58/15,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.64

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