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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.78, 21,398.70 and 8,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.78, 21,398.70 and 8,792.86 is: 12,133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.78 : 21,398.70 = 8,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.78/21,398.70 = 8,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.78x = 21,398.70 × 8,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.78x = 188,155,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,155,773.28/15,506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.77

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