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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.89, 21,358.28 and 8,762.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.89, 21,358.28 and 8,762.37 is: 12,092.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.89 : 21,358.28 = 8,762.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.89/21,358.28 = 8,762.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.89x = 21,358.28 × 8,762.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.89x = 187,149,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,149,151.92/15,476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.17

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