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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.26, 21,345.89 and 8,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.26, 21,345.89 and 8,753.76 is: 12,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.26 : 21,345.89 = 8,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.26/21,345.89 = 8,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.26x = 21,345.89 × 8,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.26x = 186,856,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,856,754.28/15,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.02

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