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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.87, 21,371.38 and 8,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.87, 21,371.38 and 8,773.12 is: 12,106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.87 : 21,371.38 = 8,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.87/21,371.38 = 8,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.87x = 21,371.38 × 8,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.87x = 187,493,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,493,681.31/15,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.62

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