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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.76, 21,534.99 and 9,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.76, 21,534.99 and 9,320.78 is: 12,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.76 : 21,534.99 = 9,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.76/21,534.99 = 9,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.76x = 21,534.99 × 9,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.76x = 200,722,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,722,904.09/15,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.93

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