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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.56, 21,278.64 and 8,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.56, 21,278.64 and 8,701.80 is: 12,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.56 : 21,278.64 = 8,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.56/21,278.64 = 8,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.56x = 21,278.64 × 8,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.56x = 185,162,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,162,469.55/15,418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.06

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