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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.64, 21,399.82 and 8,793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.64, 21,399.82 and 8,793.10 is: 12,134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.64 : 21,399.82 = 8,793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.64/21,399.82 = 8,793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.64x = 21,399.82 × 8,793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.64x = 188,170,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,170,757.24/15,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.07

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