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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.97, 21,372.41 and 8,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.97, 21,372.41 and 8,772.50 is: 12,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.97 : 21,372.41 = 8,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.97/21,372.41 = 8,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.97x = 21,372.41 × 8,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.97x = 187,489,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,489,466.73/15,486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.27

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