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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.85, 21,338.61 and 8,748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.85, 21,338.61 and 8,748.42 is: 12,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.85 : 21,338.61 = 8,748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.85/21,338.61 = 8,748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.85x = 21,338.61 × 8,748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.85x = 186,679,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,679,129.70/15,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.75

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