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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.74, 21,186.75 and 8,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.74, 21,186.75 and 8,981.74 is: 12,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.74 : 21,186.75 = 8,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.74/21,186.75 = 8,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.74x = 21,186.75 × 8,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.74x = 190,293,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,293,879.95/15,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.98

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