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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.49, 21,098.75 and 8,999.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.49, 21,098.75 and 8,999.73 is: 12,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.49 : 21,098.75 = 8,999.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.49/21,098.75 = 8,999.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.49x = 21,098.75 × 8,999.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.49x = 189,883,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,883,008.34/15,287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.81

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