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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.53, 21,252.63 and 8,686.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.53, 21,252.63 and 8,686.21 is: 11,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.53 : 21,252.63 = 8,686.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.53/21,252.63 = 8,686.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.53x = 21,252.63 × 8,686.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.53x = 184,604,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,604,837.44/15,400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.91

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