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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.96, 21,332.90 and 8,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.96, 21,332.90 and 8,744.20 is: 12,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.96 : 21,332.90 = 8,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.96/21,332.90 = 8,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.96x = 21,332.90 × 8,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.96x = 186,539,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,539,144.18/15,457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.51

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