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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.26, 21,247.08 and 9,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.26, 21,247.08 and 9,021.32 is: 12,449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.26 : 21,247.08 = 9,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.26/21,247.08 = 9,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.26x = 21,247.08 × 9,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.26x = 191,676,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,676,707.75/15,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.56

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