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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.55, 21,396.38 and 8,789.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.55, 21,396.38 and 8,789.49 is: 12,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.55 : 21,396.38 = 8,789.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.55/21,396.38 = 8,789.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.55x = 21,396.38 × 8,789.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.55x = 188,063,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,063,224.10/15,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.33

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