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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.76, 21,333.57 and 8,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.76, 21,333.57 and 8,744.25 is: 12,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.76 : 21,333.57 = 8,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.76/21,333.57 = 8,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.76x = 21,333.57 × 8,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.76x = 186,546,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,546,069.47/15,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.34

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