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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.61, 21,296.79 and 9,776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.61, 21,296.79 and 9,776.28 is: 13,484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.61 : 21,296.79 = 9,776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.61/21,296.79 = 9,776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.61x = 21,296.79 × 9,776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.61x = 208,203,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,203,382.14/15,440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.14

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