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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.78, 21,094.99 and 8,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.78, 21,094.99 and 8,998.75 is: 12,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.78 : 21,094.99 = 8,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.78/21,094.99 = 8,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.78x = 21,094.99 × 8,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.78x = 189,828,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,828,541.26/15,286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.82

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