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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.69, 21,272.25 and 8,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.69, 21,272.25 and 8,701.74 is: 12,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.69 : 21,272.25 = 8,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.69/21,272.25 = 8,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.69x = 21,272.25 × 8,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.69x = 185,105,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,105,588.72/15,414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.39

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