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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.80, 21,306.78 and 9,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.80, 21,306.78 and 9,065.28 is: 12,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.80 : 21,306.78 = 9,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.80/21,306.78 = 9,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.80x = 21,306.78 × 9,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.80x = 193,151,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,151,926.60/15,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.00

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