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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.06, 21,179.24 and 8,974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.06, 21,179.24 and 8,974.22 is: 12,384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.06 : 21,179.24 = 8,974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.06/21,179.24 = 8,974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.06x = 21,179.24 × 8,974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.06x = 190,067,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,067,159.19/15,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.60

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