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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.20, 21,050.94 and 8,881.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.20, 21,050.94 and 8,881.12 is: 12,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.20 : 21,050.94 = 8,881.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.20/21,050.94 = 8,881.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.20x = 21,050.94 × 8,881.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.20x = 186,955,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,955,924.25/15,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.03

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