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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.52, 21,215.68 and 9,406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.52, 21,215.68 and 9,406.01 is: 12,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.52 : 21,215.68 = 9,406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.52/21,215.68 = 9,406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.52x = 21,215.68 × 9,406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.52x = 199,554,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,554,927.76/15,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.90

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