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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.59, 21,356.15 and 8,761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.59, 21,356.15 and 8,761.10 is: 12,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.59 : 21,356.15 = 8,761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.59/21,356.15 = 8,761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.59x = 21,356.15 × 8,761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.59x = 187,103,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,103,215.18/15,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.22

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