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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.56, 21,261.21 and 9,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.56, 21,261.21 and 9,036.92 is: 12,471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.56 : 21,261.21 = 9,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.56/21,261.21 = 9,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.56x = 21,261.21 × 9,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.56x = 192,135,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,135,808.69/15,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.04

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