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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.68, 21,282.92 and 8,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.68, 21,282.92 and 8,709 is: 12,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.68 : 21,282.92 = 8,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.68/21,282.92 = 8,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.68x = 21,282.92 × 8,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.68x = 185,352,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,352,950.28/15,420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.77

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