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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.86, 21,349.38 and 8,752.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.86, 21,349.38 and 8,752.93 is: 12,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.86 : 21,349.38 = 8,752.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.86/21,349.38 = 8,752.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.86x = 21,349.38 × 8,752.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.86x = 186,869,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,869,628.68/15,469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.59

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