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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.99, 21,010.32 and 8,856.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.99, 21,010.32 and 8,856.87 is: 12,217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.99 : 21,010.32 = 8,856.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.99/21,010.32 = 8,856.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.99x = 21,010.32 × 8,856.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.99x = 186,085,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,085,672.90/15,230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.57

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