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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.21, 21,385.44 and 8,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.21, 21,385.44 and 8,782.44 is: 12,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.21 : 21,385.44 = 8,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.21/21,385.44 = 8,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.21x = 21,385.44 × 8,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.21x = 187,816,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,816,343.67/15,497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.37

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