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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.39, 21,105.95 and 8,487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.39, 21,105.95 and 8,487.76 is: 11,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.39 : 21,105.95 = 8,487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.39/21,105.95 = 8,487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.39x = 21,105.95 × 8,487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.39x = 179,142,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,142,142.97/15,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.70

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