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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.65, 21,352.24 and 8,758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.65, 21,352.24 and 8,758.16 is: 12,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.65 : 21,352.24 = 8,758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.65/21,352.24 = 8,758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.65x = 21,352.24 × 8,758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.65x = 187,006,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,006,334.28/15,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.25

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