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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.09, 21,281.07 and 8,707.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.09, 21,281.07 and 8,707.65 is: 12,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.09 : 21,281.07 = 8,707.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.09/21,281.07 = 8,707.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.09x = 21,281.07 × 8,707.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.09x = 185,308,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,308,002.78/15,418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.87

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