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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.74, 21,236.56 and 8,677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.74, 21,236.56 and 8,677.01 is: 11,973.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.74 : 21,236.56 = 8,677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.74/21,236.56 = 8,677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.74x = 21,236.56 × 8,677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.74x = 184,269,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269,843.49/15,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,973.56

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