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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.64, 21,255.89 and 8,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.64, 21,255.89 and 8,688.40 is: 11,990.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.64 : 21,255.89 = 8,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.64/21,255.89 = 8,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.64x = 21,255.89 × 8,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.64x = 184,679,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,679,578.09/15,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.13

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