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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.78, 21,362.52 and 9,106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.78, 21,362.52 and 9,106.82 is: 12,567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.78 : 21,362.52 = 9,106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.78/21,362.52 = 9,106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.78x = 21,362.52 × 9,106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.78x = 194,544,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,544,624.39/15,479.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.66

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