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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.40, 21,094.08 and 8,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.40, 21,094.08 and 8,998.40 is: 12,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.40 : 21,094.08 = 8,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.40/21,094.08 = 8,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.40x = 21,094.08 × 8,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.40x = 189,812,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812,969.47/15,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.11

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