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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.96, 21,276.48 and 9,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.96, 21,276.48 and 9,131.36 is: 12,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.96 : 21,276.48 = 9,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.96/21,276.48 = 9,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.96x = 21,276.48 × 9,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.96x = 194,283,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,283,198.41/15,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.91

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