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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.38, 21,387.90 and 8,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.38, 21,387.90 and 8,786.04 is: 12,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.38 : 21,387.90 = 8,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.38/21,387.90 = 8,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.38x = 21,387.90 × 8,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.38x = 187,914,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,914,944.92/15,499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.03

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