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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.88, 21,390.26 and 8,694.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.88, 21,390.26 and 8,694.77 is: 11,999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.88 : 21,390.26 = 8,694.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.88/21,390.26 = 8,694.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.88x = 21,390.26 × 8,694.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.88x = 185,983,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,983,240.52/15,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.79

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