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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.79, 21,372 and 8,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.79, 21,372 and 8,772.25 is: 12,105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.79 : 21,372 = 8,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.79/21,372 = 8,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.79x = 21,372 × 8,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.79x = 187,480,527
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,480,527/15,486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.84

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