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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.40, 21,072.18 and 8,981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.40, 21,072.18 and 8,981.56 is: 12,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.40 : 21,072.18 = 8,981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.40/21,072.18 = 8,981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.40x = 21,072.18 × 8,981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.40x = 189,261,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,261,049.00/15,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.98

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