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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.60, 21,357.60 and 9,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.60, 21,357.60 and 9,508.30 is: 13,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.60 : 21,357.60 = 9,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.60/21,357.60 = 9,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.60x = 21,357.60 × 9,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.60x = 203,074,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,074,468.08/15,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.54

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