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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.60, 21,332.86 and 8,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.60, 21,332.86 and 8,744.08 is: 12,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.60 : 21,332.86 = 8,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.60/21,332.86 = 8,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.60x = 21,332.86 × 8,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.60x = 186,536,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,536,181.14/15,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.83

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