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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.40, 21,322.88 and 8,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.40, 21,322.88 and 8,737.22 is: 12,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.40 : 21,322.88 = 8,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.40/21,322.88 = 8,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.40x = 21,322.88 × 8,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.40x = 186,302,543.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,302,543.29/15,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.11

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