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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.08, 21,302.28 and 9,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.08, 21,302.28 and 9,470.88 is: 13,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.08 : 21,302.28 = 9,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.08/21,302.28 = 9,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.08x = 21,302.28 × 9,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.08x = 201,751,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,751,337.61/15,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.11

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