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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.42, 21,278.07 and 8,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.42, 21,278.07 and 8,704.50 is: 12,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.42 : 21,278.07 = 8,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.42/21,278.07 = 8,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.42x = 21,278.07 × 8,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.42x = 185,214,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,214,960.32/15,417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.36

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