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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.53, 21,255.01 and 8,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.53, 21,255.01 and 8,688.06 is: 11,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.53 : 21,255.01 = 8,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.53/21,255.01 = 8,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.53x = 21,255.01 × 8,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.53x = 184,664,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,664,802.18/15,402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.25

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