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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.72, 21,312 and 9,778.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.72, 21,312 and 9,778.39 is: 13,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.72 : 21,312 = 9,778.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.72/21,312 = 9,778.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.72x = 21,312 × 9,778.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.72x = 208,397,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,397,047.68/15,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.21

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