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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.65, 21,368.66 and 8,770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.65, 21,368.66 and 8,770.16 is: 12,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.65 : 21,368.66 = 8,770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.65/21,368.66 = 8,770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.65x = 21,368.66 × 8,770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.65x = 187,406,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,406,416.49/15,484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.72

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