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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.28, 21,254.32 and 8,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.28, 21,254.32 and 8,687.92 is: 11,988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.28 : 21,254.32 = 8,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.28/21,254.32 = 8,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.28x = 21,254.32 × 8,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.28x = 184,655,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,655,831.81/15,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.86

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