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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.53, 21,020.72 and 8,860.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.53, 21,020.72 and 8,860.81 is: 12,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.53 : 21,020.72 = 8,860.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.53/21,020.72 = 8,860.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.53x = 21,020.72 × 8,860.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.53x = 186,260,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,260,605.98/15,230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.42

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