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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.02, 21,086.06 and 8,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.02, 21,086.06 and 8,474.01 is: 11,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.02 : 21,086.06 = 8,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.02/21,086.06 = 8,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.02x = 21,086.06 × 8,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.02x = 178,683,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,683,504.49/15,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.93

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