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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.70, 21,341.77 and 8,750.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.70, 21,341.77 and 8,750.18 is: 12,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.70 : 21,341.77 = 8,750.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.70/21,341.77 = 8,750.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.70x = 21,341.77 × 8,750.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.70x = 186,744,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,744,360.50/15,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.52

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