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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.40, 21,362 and 9,106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.40, 21,362 and 9,106.45 is: 12,567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.40 : 21,362 = 9,106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.40/21,362 = 9,106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.40x = 21,362 × 9,106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.40x = 194,531,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,531,984.90/15,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.15

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