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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.42, 21,278.94 and 8,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.42, 21,278.94 and 8,707.68 is: 12,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.42 : 21,278.94 = 8,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.42/21,278.94 = 8,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.42x = 21,278.94 × 8,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.42x = 185,290,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,290,200.26/15,420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.90

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