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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.36, 21,309.84 and 9,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.36, 21,309.84 and 9,155.28 is: 12,629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.36 : 21,309.84 = 9,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.36/21,309.84 = 9,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.36x = 21,309.84 × 9,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.36x = 195,097,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,097,551.96/15,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.83

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