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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.83, 21,081.20 and 8,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.83, 21,081.20 and 8,901.50 is: 12,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.83 : 21,081.20 = 8,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.83/21,081.20 = 8,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.83x = 21,081.20 × 8,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.83x = 187,654,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,654,151.89/15,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.99

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