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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.26, 21,313.02 and 9,469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.26, 21,313.02 and 9,469.85 is: 13,075.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.26 : 21,313.02 = 9,469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.26/21,313.02 = 9,469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.26x = 21,313.02 × 9,469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.26x = 201,830,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,830,995.88/15,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.12

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