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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.30, 21,062.97 and 8,976.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.30, 21,062.97 and 8,976.06 is: 12,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.30 : 21,062.97 = 8,976.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.30/21,062.97 = 8,976.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.30x = 21,062.97 × 8,976.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.30x = 189,062,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,062,482.50/15,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.74

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