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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.09, 21,344.57 and 8,752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.09, 21,344.57 and 8,752.59 is: 12,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.09 : 21,344.57 = 8,752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.09/21,344.57 = 8,752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.09x = 21,344.57 × 8,752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.09x = 186,820,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,820,299.02/15,467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.57

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