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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.56, 21,266.64 and 9,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.56, 21,266.64 and 9,122.88 is: 12,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.56 : 21,266.64 = 9,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.56/21,266.64 = 9,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.56x = 21,266.64 × 9,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.56x = 194,013,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,013,004.72/15,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.43

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