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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.20, 21,274.20 and 8,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.20, 21,274.20 and 8,701.52 is: 12,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.20 : 21,274.20 = 8,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.20/21,274.20 = 8,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.20x = 21,274.20 × 8,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.20x = 185,117,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,117,876.78/15,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.23

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