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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.96, 21,255.48 and 8,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.96, 21,255.48 and 8,687.52 is: 11,988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.96 : 21,255.48 = 8,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.96/21,255.48 = 8,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.96x = 21,255.48 × 8,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.96x = 184,657,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,657,407.61/15,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.44

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