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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.99, 21,338.93 and 8,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.99, 21,338.93 and 8,748.48 is: 12,072.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.99 : 21,338.93 = 8,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.99/21,338.93 = 8,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.99x = 21,338.93 × 8,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.99x = 186,683,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,683,051.89/15,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.90

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