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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.69, 21,027.90 and 8,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.69, 21,027.90 and 8,864.40 is: 12,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.69 : 21,027.90 = 8,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.69/21,027.90 = 8,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.69x = 21,027.90 × 8,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.69x = 186,399,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,399,716.76/15,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.81

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