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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.50, 21,346.54 and 8,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.50, 21,346.54 and 8,754 is: 12,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.50 : 21,346.54 = 8,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.50/21,346.54 = 8,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.50x = 21,346.54 × 8,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.50x = 186,867,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,867,611.16/15,468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.53

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