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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.70, 21,027.68 and 8,946.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.70, 21,027.68 and 8,946.86 is: 12,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.70 : 21,027.68 = 8,946.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.70/21,027.68 = 8,946.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.70x = 21,027.68 × 8,946.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.70x = 188,131,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,131,559.21/15,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.08

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