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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.72, 21,337.18 and 8,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.72, 21,337.18 and 8,747.20 is: 12,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.72 : 21,337.18 = 8,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.72/21,337.18 = 8,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.72x = 21,337.18 × 8,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.72x = 186,640,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,640,585.70/15,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.14

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