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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.76, 21,278.68 and 8,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.76, 21,278.68 and 8,706.08 is: 12,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.76 : 21,278.68 = 8,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.76/21,278.68 = 8,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.76x = 21,278.68 × 8,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.76x = 185,253,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,253,890.37/15,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.62

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