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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420, 21,279.60 and 8,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420, 21,279.60 and 8,796 is: 12,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420 : 21,279.60 = 8,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420/21,279.60 = 8,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420x = 21,279.60 × 8,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420x = 187,175,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,175,361.60/15,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.48

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