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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.75, 21,099.89 and 8,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.75, 21,099.89 and 8,920.72 is: 12,310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.75 : 21,099.89 = 8,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.75/21,099.89 = 8,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.75x = 21,099.89 × 8,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.75x = 188,226,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,226,210.72/15,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.61

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