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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.64, 21,365.17 and 8,767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.64, 21,365.17 and 8,767.13 is: 12,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.64 : 21,365.17 = 8,767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.64/21,365.17 = 8,767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.64x = 21,365.17 × 8,767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.64x = 187,311,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,311,094.12/15,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.92

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