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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.89, 21,040.70 and 8,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.89, 21,040.70 and 8,787.52 is: 12,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.89 : 21,040.70 = 8,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.89/21,040.70 = 8,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.89x = 21,040.70 × 8,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.89x = 184,895,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,895,528.13/15,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.18

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