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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.61, 21,187.11 and 8,981.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.61, 21,187.11 and 8,981.03 is: 12,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.61 : 21,187.11 = 8,981.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.61/21,187.11 = 8,981.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.61x = 21,187.11 × 8,981.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.61x = 190,282,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,282,070.52/15,358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.28

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