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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.72, 21,211.68 and 8,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.72, 21,211.68 and 8,746.72 is: 12,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.72 : 21,211.68 = 8,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.72/21,211.68 = 8,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.72x = 21,211.68 × 8,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.72x = 185,532,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,532,625.69/15,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.52

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