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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.80, 21,255.98 and 8,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.80, 21,255.98 and 8,691.09 is: 11,992.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.80 : 21,255.98 = 8,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.80/21,255.98 = 8,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.80x = 21,255.98 × 8,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.80x = 184,737,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,737,591.76/15,403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.99

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