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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.04, 21,357.27 and 9,504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.04, 21,357.27 and 9,504.27 is: 13,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.04 : 21,357.27 = 9,504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.04/21,357.27 = 9,504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.04x = 21,357.27 × 9,504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.04x = 202,985,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,985,260.54/15,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.10

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