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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.67, 21,269.66 and 8,700.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.67, 21,269.66 and 8,700.93 is: 12,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.67 : 21,269.66 = 8,700.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.67/21,269.66 = 8,700.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.67x = 21,269.66 × 8,700.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.67x = 185,065,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,065,779.28/15,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.60

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