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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.24, 21,220 and 9,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.24, 21,220 and 9,406.04 is: 12,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.24 : 21,220 = 9,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.24/21,220 = 9,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.24x = 21,220 × 9,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.24x = 199,596,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,596,168.80/15,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.82

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