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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.39, 21,042.77 and 8,789.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.39, 21,042.77 and 8,789.02 is: 12,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.39 : 21,042.77 = 8,789.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.39/21,042.77 = 8,789.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.39x = 21,042.77 × 8,789.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.39x = 184,945,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,945,229.83/15,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.25

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