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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.03, 21,254.70 and 8,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.03, 21,254.70 and 8,687.72 is: 11,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.03 : 21,254.70 = 8,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.03/21,254.70 = 8,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.03x = 21,254.70 × 8,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.03x = 184,654,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,654,776.01/15,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.99

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