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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.68, 21,277.38 and 8,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.68, 21,277.38 and 8,705 is: 12,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.68 : 21,277.38 = 8,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.68/21,277.38 = 8,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.68x = 21,277.38 × 8,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.68x = 185,219,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,219,592.90/15,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.23

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