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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.57, 21,260.61 and 8,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.57, 21,260.61 and 8,688.69 is: 11,990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.57 : 21,260.61 = 8,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.57/21,260.61 = 8,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.57x = 21,260.61 × 8,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.57x = 184,726,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,726,849.50/15,405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.91

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