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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.92, 21,360.86 and 8,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.92, 21,360.86 and 8,764.73 is: 12,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.92 : 21,360.86 = 8,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.92/21,360.86 = 8,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.92x = 21,360.86 × 8,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.92x = 187,222,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,222,126.64/15,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.08

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