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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.76, 21,255.06 and 8,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.76, 21,255.06 and 8,688.50 is: 11,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.76 : 21,255.06 = 8,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.76/21,255.06 = 8,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.76x = 21,255.06 × 8,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.76x = 184,674,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,674,588.81/15,400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.26

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