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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.56, 21,282.96 and 9,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.56, 21,282.96 and 9,135.04 is: 12,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.56 : 21,282.96 = 9,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.56/21,282.96 = 9,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.56x = 21,282.96 × 9,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.56x = 194,420,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,420,690.92/15,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.25

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