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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.49, 21,338.24 and 8,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.49, 21,338.24 and 8,747.98 is: 12,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.49 : 21,338.24 = 8,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.49/21,338.24 = 8,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.49x = 21,338.24 × 8,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.49x = 186,666,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,666,496.76/15,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.21

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