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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.25, 21,336.53 and 8,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.25, 21,336.53 and 8,746.74 is: 12,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.25 : 21,336.53 = 8,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.25/21,336.53 = 8,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.25x = 21,336.53 × 8,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.25x = 186,625,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,625,036.68/15,461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.50

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