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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.73, 21,402.26 and 8,794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.73, 21,402.26 and 8,794.19 is: 12,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.73 : 21,402.26 = 8,794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.73/21,402.26 = 8,794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.73x = 21,402.26 × 8,794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.73x = 188,215,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,215,389.89/15,508.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.10

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