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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.87, 21,337.38 and 8,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.87, 21,337.38 and 8,747.36 is: 12,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.87 : 21,337.38 = 8,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.87/21,337.38 = 8,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.87x = 21,337.38 × 8,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.87x = 186,645,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,645,637.63/15,461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.35

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