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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.40, 21,080.28 and 8,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.40, 21,080.28 and 8,988.40 is: 12,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.40 : 21,080.28 = 8,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.40/21,080.28 = 8,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.40x = 21,080.28 × 8,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.40x = 189,477,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,477,988.75/15,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.31

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