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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.91, 21,260.96 and 8,691.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.91, 21,260.96 and 8,691.15 is: 11,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.91 : 21,260.96 = 8,691.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.91/21,260.96 = 8,691.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.91x = 21,260.96 × 8,691.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.91x = 184,782,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,782,192.50/15,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.02

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