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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.81, 21,342.78 and 8,752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.81, 21,342.78 and 8,752.59 is: 12,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.81 : 21,342.78 = 8,752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.81/21,342.78 = 8,752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.81x = 21,342.78 × 8,752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.81x = 186,804,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,804,602.80/15,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.34

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