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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476, 21,356.58 and 8,762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476, 21,356.58 and 8,762.90 is: 12,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476 : 21,356.58 = 8,762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476/21,356.58 = 8,762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476x = 21,356.58 × 8,762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476x = 187,145,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,145,574.88/15,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.63

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