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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.28, 21,271.62 and 8,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.28, 21,271.62 and 8,699.56 is: 12,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.28 : 21,271.62 = 8,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.28/21,271.62 = 8,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.28x = 21,271.62 × 8,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.28x = 185,053,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,053,734.49/15,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.34

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