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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.32, 21,348.99 and 8,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.32, 21,348.99 and 8,757.09 is: 12,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.32 : 21,348.99 = 8,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.32/21,348.99 = 8,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.32x = 21,348.99 × 8,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.32x = 186,955,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,955,026.84/15,469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.54

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