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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.97, 21,077.42 and 8,900.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.97, 21,077.42 and 8,900.79 is: 12,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.97 : 21,077.42 = 8,900.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.97/21,077.42 = 8,900.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.97x = 21,077.42 × 8,900.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.97x = 187,605,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,605,565.62/15,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.70

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