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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.28, 21,273.92 and 8,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.28, 21,273.92 and 8,702.08 is: 12,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.28 : 21,273.92 = 8,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.28/21,273.92 = 8,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.28x = 21,273.92 × 8,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.28x = 185,127,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,127,353.75/15,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.78

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