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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.71, 21,254.35 and 8,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.71, 21,254.35 and 8,687.32 is: 11,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.71 : 21,254.35 = 8,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.71/21,254.35 = 8,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.71x = 21,254.35 × 8,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.71x = 184,643,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,643,339.84/15,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.50

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