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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.82, 21,354.86 and 8,760.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.82, 21,354.86 and 8,760.40 is: 12,089.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.82 : 21,354.86 = 8,760.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.82/21,354.86 = 8,760.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.82x = 21,354.86 × 8,760.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.82x = 187,077,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,077,115.54/15,474.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.13

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