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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.38, 21,205.50 and 8,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.38, 21,205.50 and 8,903.12 is: 12,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.38 : 21,205.50 = 8,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.38/21,205.50 = 8,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.38x = 21,205.50 × 8,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.38x = 188,794,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,794,971.75/15,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.83

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