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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.10, 21,327.98 and 8,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.10, 21,327.98 and 8,742.30 is: 12,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.10 : 21,327.98 = 8,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.10/21,327.98 = 8,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.10x = 21,327.98 × 8,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.10x = 186,455,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,455,599.55/15,456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.56

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