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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.98, 21,072.13 and 8,897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.98, 21,072.13 and 8,897.98 is: 12,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.98 : 21,072.13 = 8,897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.98/21,072.13 = 8,897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.98x = 21,072.13 × 8,897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.98x = 187,499,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,499,391.30/15,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.95

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