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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.08, 21,358.07 and 9,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.08, 21,358.07 and 9,104.36 is: 12,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.08 : 21,358.07 = 9,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.08/21,358.07 = 9,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.08x = 21,358.07 × 9,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.08x = 194,451,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,451,440.01/15,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.84

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