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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.37, 21,175.59 and 8,797.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.37, 21,175.59 and 8,797.41 is: 12,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.37 : 21,175.59 = 8,797.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.37/21,175.59 = 8,797.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.37x = 21,175.59 × 8,797.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.37x = 186,290,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,290,343.10/15,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.67

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