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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.18, 21,325.05 and 8,739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.18, 21,325.05 and 8,739.09 is: 12,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.18 : 21,325.05 = 8,739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.18/21,325.05 = 8,739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.18x = 21,325.05 × 8,739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.18x = 186,361,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,361,531.20/15,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.75

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