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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.52, 21,384.60 and 8,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.52, 21,384.60 and 8,782.44 is: 12,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.52 : 21,384.60 = 8,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.52/21,384.60 = 8,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.52x = 21,384.60 × 8,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.52x = 187,808,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,808,966.42/15,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.21

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