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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.36, 21,036.72 and 8,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.36, 21,036.72 and 8,956.44 is: 12,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.36 : 21,036.72 = 8,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.36/21,036.72 = 8,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.36x = 21,036.72 × 8,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.36x = 188,414,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,414,120.48/15,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.97

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