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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.40, 21,283.29 and 8,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.40, 21,283.29 and 8,708.16 is: 12,017.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.40 : 21,283.29 = 8,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.40/21,283.29 = 8,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.40x = 21,283.29 × 8,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.40x = 185,338,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,338,294.65/15,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.47

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