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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.68, 21,393.30 and 8,787.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.68, 21,393.30 and 8,787.97 is: 12,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.68 : 21,393.30 = 8,787.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.68/21,393.30 = 8,787.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.68x = 21,393.30 × 8,787.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.68x = 188,003,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,003,688.87/15,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.39

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