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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.65, 21,348.11 and 8,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.65, 21,348.11 and 8,755.16 is: 12,082.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.65 : 21,348.11 = 8,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.65/21,348.11 = 8,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.65x = 21,348.11 × 8,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.65x = 186,905,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,905,968.23/15,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.11

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