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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.59, 21,364.16 and 9,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.59, 21,364.16 and 9,103.90 is: 12,566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.59 : 21,364.16 = 9,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.59/21,364.16 = 9,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.59x = 21,364.16 × 9,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.59x = 194,497,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,497,176.22/15,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.37

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