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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.84, 21,324.89 and 8,740.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.84, 21,324.89 and 8,740.05 is: 12,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.84 : 21,324.89 = 8,740.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.84/21,324.89 = 8,740.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.84x = 21,324.89 × 8,740.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.84x = 186,380,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,380,561.14/15,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.47

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