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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.02, 21,286.74 and 9,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.02, 21,286.74 and 9,056.40 is: 12,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.02 : 21,286.74 = 9,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.02/21,286.74 = 9,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.02x = 21,286.74 × 9,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.02x = 192,781,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,781,232.14/15,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.96

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