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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.62, 21,369.66 and 8,771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.62, 21,369.66 and 8,771.86 is: 12,104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.62 : 21,369.66 = 8,771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.62/21,369.66 = 8,771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.62x = 21,369.66 × 8,771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.62x = 187,451,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,451,665.77/15,485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.89

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