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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.50, 21,056.33 and 8,887.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.50, 21,056.33 and 8,887.49 is: 12,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.50 : 21,056.33 = 8,887.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.50/21,056.33 = 8,887.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.50x = 21,056.33 × 8,887.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.50x = 187,137,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,137,918.21/15,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.70

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