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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.48, 21,394.16 and 8,788.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.48, 21,394.16 and 8,788.36 is: 12,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.48 : 21,394.16 = 8,788.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.48/21,394.16 = 8,788.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.48x = 21,394.16 × 8,788.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.48x = 188,019,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,019,579.98/15,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.35

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