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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.24, 21,399.93 and 8,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.24, 21,399.93 and 8,700.12 is: 12,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.24 : 21,399.93 = 8,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.24/21,399.93 = 8,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.24x = 21,399.93 × 8,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.24x = 186,181,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,181,958.99/15,506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.91

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