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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.66, 21,040.37 and 8,787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.66, 21,040.37 and 8,787.29 is: 12,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.66 : 21,040.37 = 8,787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.66/21,040.37 = 8,787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.66x = 21,040.37 × 8,787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.66x = 184,887,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,887,683.76/15,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.85

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