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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.35, 21,253.02 and 8,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.35, 21,253.02 and 8,686.26 is: 11,987.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.35 : 21,253.02 = 8,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.35/21,253.02 = 8,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.35x = 21,253.02 × 8,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.35x = 184,609,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,609,257.51/15,400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.34

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