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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.89, 21,039.68 and 8,875.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.89, 21,039.68 and 8,875.53 is: 12,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.89 : 21,039.68 = 8,875.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.89/21,039.68 = 8,875.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.89x = 21,039.68 × 8,875.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.89x = 186,738,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,738,333.22/15,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.83

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