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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.91, 21,262.92 and 8,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.91, 21,262.92 and 8,694.96 is: 11,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.91 : 21,262.92 = 8,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.91/21,262.92 = 8,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.91x = 21,262.92 × 8,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.91x = 184,880,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,880,238.88/15,407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.05

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