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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.92, 21,279.65 and 8,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.92, 21,279.65 and 8,708.18 is: 12,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.92 : 21,279.65 = 8,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.92/21,279.65 = 8,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.92x = 21,279.65 × 8,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.92x = 185,307,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,307,022.54/15,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.60

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