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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.90, 21,075.61 and 8,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.90, 21,075.61 and 8,984.06 is: 12,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.90 : 21,075.61 = 8,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.90/21,075.61 = 8,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.90x = 21,075.61 × 8,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.90x = 189,344,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,344,544.78/15,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.42

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