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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.59, 21,362.78 and 9,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.59, 21,362.78 and 9,102.90 is: 12,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.59 : 21,362.78 = 9,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.59/21,362.78 = 9,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.59x = 21,362.78 × 9,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.59x = 194,463,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,463,250.06/15,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.99

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