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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.48, 21,401.06 and 8,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.48, 21,401.06 and 8,793.36 is: 12,135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.48 : 21,401.06 = 8,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.48/21,401.06 = 8,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.48x = 21,401.06 × 8,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.48x = 188,187,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,187,224.96/15,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.26

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