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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.03, 21,255.70 and 8,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.03, 21,255.70 and 8,688.56 is: 11,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.03 : 21,255.70 = 8,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.03/21,255.70 = 8,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.03x = 21,255.70 × 8,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.03x = 184,681,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,681,424.79/15,403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.94

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