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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.68, 21,038.94 and 8,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.68, 21,038.94 and 8,958.60 is: 12,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.68 : 21,038.94 = 8,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.68/21,038.94 = 8,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.68x = 21,038.94 × 8,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.68x = 188,479,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,479,447.88/15,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.76

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