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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.77, 21,370.02 and 8,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.77, 21,370.02 and 8,587.76 is: 11,850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.77 : 21,370.02 = 8,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.77/21,370.02 = 8,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.77x = 21,370.02 × 8,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.77x = 183,520,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,520,571.00/15,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.15

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