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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.19, 21,393.95 and 8,789.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.19, 21,393.95 and 8,789.43 is: 12,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.19 : 21,393.95 = 8,789.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.19/21,393.95 = 8,789.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.19x = 21,393.95 × 8,789.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.19x = 188,040,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,040,582.00/15,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.15

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