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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.21, 21,255.03 and 8,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.21, 21,255.03 and 8,687.82 is: 11,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.21 : 21,255.03 = 8,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.21/21,255.03 = 8,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.21x = 21,255.03 × 8,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.21x = 184,659,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,659,874.73/15,402.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.18

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