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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.65, 21,375.39 and 8,774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.65, 21,375.39 and 8,774.33 is: 12,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.65 : 21,375.39 = 8,774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.65/21,375.39 = 8,774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.65x = 21,375.39 × 8,774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.65x = 187,554,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,554,650.36/15,488.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.17

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