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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.44, 21,364.74 and 8,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.44, 21,364.74 and 8,765.08 is: 12,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.44 : 21,364.74 = 8,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.44/21,364.74 = 8,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.44x = 21,364.74 × 8,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.44x = 187,263,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,263,655.28/15,479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.57

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