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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.27, 21,357.69 and 9,103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.27, 21,357.69 and 9,103.33 is: 12,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.27 : 21,357.69 = 9,103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.27/21,357.69 = 9,103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.27x = 21,357.69 × 9,103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.27x = 194,425,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,425,993.32/15,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.85

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