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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.78, 21,359.76 and 9,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.78, 21,359.76 and 9,104.82 is: 12,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.78 : 21,359.76 = 9,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.78/21,359.76 = 9,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.78x = 21,359.76 × 9,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.78x = 194,476,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,476,770.04/15,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.90

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