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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.08, 21,355.38 and 8,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.08, 21,355.38 and 8,668.98 is: 11,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.08 : 21,355.38 = 8,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.08/21,355.38 = 8,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.08x = 21,355.38 × 8,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.08x = 185,129,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129,362.11/15,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,963.06

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