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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.50, 21,347.91 and 8,754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.50, 21,347.91 and 8,754.99 is: 12,081.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.50 : 21,347.91 = 8,754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.50/21,347.91 = 8,754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.50x = 21,347.91 × 8,754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.50x = 186,900,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,900,738.57/15,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.89

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