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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.15, 21,356.78 and 9,103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.15, 21,356.78 and 9,103.43 is: 12,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.15 : 21,356.78 = 9,103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.15/21,356.78 = 9,103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.15x = 21,356.78 × 9,103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.15x = 194,419,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,419,799.45/15,476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.55

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