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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.48, 21,473.84 and 9,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.48, 21,473.84 and 9,276 is: 12,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.48 : 21,473.84 = 9,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.48/21,473.84 = 9,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.48x = 21,473.84 × 9,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.48x = 199,191,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,191,339.84/15,568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.53

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