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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.65, 21,366.34 and 8,769.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.65, 21,366.34 and 8,769.67 is: 12,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.65 : 21,366.34 = 8,769.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.65/21,366.34 = 8,769.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.65x = 21,366.34 × 8,769.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.65x = 187,375,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,375,675.57/15,482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.30

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