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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.76, 21,352.41 and 9,103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.76, 21,352.41 and 9,103.59 is: 12,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.76 : 21,352.41 = 9,103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.76/21,352.41 = 9,103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.76x = 21,352.41 × 9,103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.76x = 194,383,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,383,586.15/15,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.96

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