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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.28, 21,252.96 and 8,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.28, 21,252.96 and 8,686.92 is: 11,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.28 : 21,252.96 = 8,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.28/21,252.96 = 8,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.28x = 21,252.96 × 8,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.28x = 184,622,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,622,763.28/15,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.49

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