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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.13, 21,212.84 and 8,998.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.13, 21,212.84 and 8,998.67 is: 12,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.13 : 21,212.84 = 8,998.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.13/21,212.84 = 8,998.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.13x = 21,212.84 × 8,998.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.13x = 190,887,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,887,346.92/15,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.37

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