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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.86, 21,278.46 and 9,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.86, 21,278.46 and 9,046.54 is: 12,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.86 : 21,278.46 = 9,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.86/21,278.46 = 9,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.86x = 21,278.46 × 9,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.86x = 192,496,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,496,439.53/15,422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.24

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