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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.62, 21,078.09 and 8,468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.62, 21,078.09 and 8,468.28 is: 11,685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.62 : 21,078.09 = 8,468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.62/21,078.09 = 8,468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.62x = 21,078.09 × 8,468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.62x = 178,495,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,495,167.99/15,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.74

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