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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,478.72, 21,361.08 and 8,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,478.72, 21,361.08 and 8,764.20 is: 12,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,478.72 : 21,361.08 = 8,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,478.72/21,361.08 = 8,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,478.72x = 21,361.08 × 8,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,478.72x = 187,212,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,212,777.34/15,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.85

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