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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.34, 21,281.42 and 8,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.34, 21,281.42 and 8,707.90 is: 12,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.34 : 21,281.42 = 8,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.34/21,281.42 = 8,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.34x = 21,281.42 × 8,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.34x = 185,316,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,316,327.27/15,418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.21

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