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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.44, 21,273.06 and 8,700.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.44, 21,273.06 and 8,700.67 is: 12,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.44 : 21,273.06 = 8,700.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.44/21,273.06 = 8,700.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.44x = 21,273.06 × 8,700.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.44x = 185,089,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,089,768.58/15,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.56

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