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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.28, 21,091.95 and 8,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.28, 21,091.95 and 8,997.06 is: 12,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.28 : 21,091.95 = 8,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.28/21,091.95 = 8,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.28x = 21,091.95 × 8,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.28x = 189,765,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,765,539.67/15,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.73

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