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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.52, 21,331.04 and 8,742.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.52, 21,331.04 and 8,742.26 is: 12,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.52 : 21,331.04 = 8,742.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.52/21,331.04 = 8,742.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.52x = 21,331.04 × 8,742.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.52x = 186,481,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,481,497.75/15,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.13

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