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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.59, 21,272.05 and 8,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.59, 21,272.05 and 8,702.40 is: 12,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.59 : 21,272.05 = 8,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.59/21,272.05 = 8,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.59x = 21,272.05 × 8,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.59x = 185,117,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,117,844.41/15,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.26

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