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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.68, 21,402.23 and 8,794.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.68, 21,402.23 and 8,794.17 is: 12,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.68 : 21,402.23 = 8,794.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.68/21,402.23 = 8,794.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.68x = 21,402.23 × 8,794.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.68x = 188,214,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,214,805.03/15,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.09

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