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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.77, 21,251.68 and 8,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.77, 21,251.68 and 8,685.38 is: 11,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.77 : 21,251.68 = 8,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.77/21,251.68 = 8,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.77x = 21,251.68 × 8,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.77x = 184,578,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,578,871.80/15,399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.82

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