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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.08, 21,292.20 and 9,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.08, 21,292.20 and 9,144 is: 12,613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.08 : 21,292.20 = 9,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.08/21,292.20 = 9,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.08x = 21,292.20 × 9,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.08x = 194,695,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,695,876.80/15,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.04

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