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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.08, 21,326.28 and 9,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.08, 21,326.28 and 9,793.04 is: 13,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.08 : 21,326.28 = 9,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.08/21,326.28 = 9,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.08x = 21,326.28 × 9,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.08x = 208,849,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,849,113.09/15,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.42

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