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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.22, 21,339.24 and 8,748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.22, 21,339.24 and 8,748.71 is: 12,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.22 : 21,339.24 = 8,748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.22/21,339.24 = 8,748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.22x = 21,339.24 × 8,748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.22x = 186,690,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,690,822.38/15,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.22

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