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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.25, 21,383.56 and 8,781.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.25, 21,383.56 and 8,781.49 is: 12,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.25 : 21,383.56 = 8,781.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.25/21,383.56 = 8,781.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.25x = 21,383.56 × 8,781.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.25x = 187,779,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,779,518.30/15,497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.96

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