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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460, 21,336.08 and 8,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460, 21,336.08 and 8,837.28 is: 12,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460 : 21,336.08 = 8,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460/21,336.08 = 8,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460x = 21,336.08 × 8,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460x = 188,552,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,552,913.06/15,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.18

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