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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.96, 21,261 and 8,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.96, 21,261 and 8,691.52 is: 11,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.96 : 21,261 = 8,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.96/21,261 = 8,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.96x = 21,261 × 8,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.96x = 184,790,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,790,406.72/15,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.96

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