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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.17, 21,278.40 and 8,704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.17, 21,278.40 and 8,704.78 is: 12,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.17 : 21,278.40 = 8,704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.17/21,278.40 = 8,704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.17x = 21,278.40 × 8,704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.17x = 185,223,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,223,790.75/15,419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.57

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