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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.69, 21,266.76 and 8,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.69, 21,266.76 and 8,697.75 is: 12,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.69 : 21,266.76 = 8,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.69/21,266.76 = 8,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.69x = 21,266.76 × 8,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.69x = 184,972,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,972,961.79/15,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.90

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