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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.96, 21,356.22 and 8,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.96, 21,356.22 and 8,761.96 is: 12,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.96 : 21,356.22 = 8,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.96/21,356.22 = 8,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.96x = 21,356.22 × 8,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.96x = 187,122,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,122,345.39/15,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.16

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