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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.28, 21,359.08 and 9,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.28, 21,359.08 and 9,104.34 is: 12,564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.28 : 21,359.08 = 9,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.28/21,359.08 = 9,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.28x = 21,359.08 × 9,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.28x = 194,460,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,460,326.41/15,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.24

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