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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.63, 21,203.87 and 8,992.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.63, 21,203.87 and 8,992.17 is: 12,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.63 : 21,203.87 = 8,992.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.63/21,203.87 = 8,992.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.63x = 21,203.87 × 8,992.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.63x = 190,668,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,668,758.74/15,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.40

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