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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.40, 21,284.16 and 9,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.40, 21,284.16 and 9,135.56 is: 12,606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.40 : 21,284.16 = 9,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.40/21,284.16 = 9,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.40x = 21,284.16 × 9,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.40x = 194,442,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,442,720.73/15,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.18

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