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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.36, 21,401.28 and 9,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.36, 21,401.28 and 9,134.28 is: 12,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.36 : 21,401.28 = 9,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.36/21,401.28 = 9,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.36x = 21,401.28 × 9,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.36x = 195,485,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,485,283.88/15,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.97

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