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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.71, 21,348.20 and 8,755.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.71, 21,348.20 and 8,755.22 is: 12,082.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.71 : 21,348.20 = 8,755.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.71/21,348.20 = 8,755.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.71x = 21,348.20 × 8,755.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.71x = 186,908,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,908,037.09/15,469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.19

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