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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.66, 21,362.19 and 8,765.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.66, 21,362.19 and 8,765.11 is: 12,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.66 : 21,362.19 = 8,765.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.66/21,362.19 = 8,765.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.66x = 21,362.19 × 8,765.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.66x = 187,241,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,241,901.37/15,479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.00

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