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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409, 21,267.30 and 8,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409, 21,267.30 and 8,785 is: 12,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409 : 21,267.30 = 8,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409/21,267.30 = 8,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409x = 21,267.30 × 8,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409x = 186,833,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,833,230.50/15,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.94

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