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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.54, 21,256.76 and 8,689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.54, 21,256.76 and 8,689.22 is: 11,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.54 : 21,256.76 = 8,689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.54/21,256.76 = 8,689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.54x = 21,256.76 × 8,689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.54x = 184,704,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,704,664.13/15,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.05

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