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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.59, 21,383.85 and 8,782.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.59, 21,383.85 and 8,782.49 is: 12,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.59 : 21,383.85 = 8,782.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.59/21,383.85 = 8,782.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.59x = 21,383.85 × 8,782.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.59x = 187,803,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,803,448.79/15,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.80

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