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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,478.60, 21,337.02 and 9,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,478.60, 21,337.02 and 9,505.60 is: 13,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,478.60 : 21,337.02 = 9,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,478.60/21,337.02 = 9,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,478.60x = 21,337.02 × 9,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,478.60x = 202,821,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,821,177.31/15,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.33

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