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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.88, 21,247.85 and 8,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.88, 21,247.85 and 8,681.36 is: 11,979.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.88 : 21,247.85 = 8,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.88/21,247.85 = 8,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.88x = 21,247.85 × 8,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.88x = 184,460,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,460,150.54/15,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.58

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