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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.61, 21,044.56 and 8,879.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.61, 21,044.56 and 8,879.91 is: 12,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.61 : 21,044.56 = 8,879.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.61/21,044.56 = 8,879.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.61x = 21,044.56 × 8,879.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.61x = 186,873,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,873,897.04/15,249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.34

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