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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.44, 21,254.84 and 8,687.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.44, 21,254.84 and 8,687.81 is: 11,988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.44 : 21,254.84 = 8,687.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.44/21,254.84 = 8,687.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.44x = 21,254.84 × 8,687.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.44x = 184,658,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,658,102.65/15,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.89

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