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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.36, 21,341.02 and 9,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.36, 21,341.02 and 9,503.36 is: 13,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.36 : 21,341.02 = 9,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.36/21,341.02 = 9,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.36x = 21,341.02 × 9,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.36x = 202,811,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,811,395.83/15,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.68

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