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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.40, 21,347.40 and 8,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.40, 21,347.40 and 8,754.80 is: 12,081.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.40 : 21,347.40 = 8,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.40/21,347.40 = 8,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.40x = 21,347.40 × 8,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.40x = 186,892,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,892,217.52/15,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.41

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