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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.66, 21,415.07 and 8,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.66, 21,415.07 and 8,804.76 is: 12,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.66 : 21,415.07 = 8,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.66/21,415.07 = 8,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.66x = 21,415.07 × 8,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.66x = 188,554,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,554,551.73/15,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.32

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