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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.43, 21,351.06 and 8,756.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.43, 21,351.06 and 8,756.93 is: 12,084.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.43 : 21,351.06 = 8,756.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.43/21,351.06 = 8,756.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.43x = 21,351.06 × 8,756.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.43x = 186,969,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,969,791.22/15,471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.84

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