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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.92, 21,264.48 and 8,697.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.92, 21,264.48 and 8,697.18 is: 12,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.92 : 21,264.48 = 8,697.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.92/21,264.48 = 8,697.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.92x = 21,264.48 × 8,697.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.92x = 184,941,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,941,010.17/15,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.43

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