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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.20, 21,397.76 and 8,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.20, 21,397.76 and 8,793.08 is: 12,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.20 : 21,397.76 = 8,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.20/21,397.76 = 8,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.20x = 21,397.76 × 8,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.20x = 188,152,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,152,215.50/15,508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.43

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