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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.02, 21,404.04 and 8,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.02, 21,404.04 and 8,795.50 is: 12,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.02 : 21,404.04 = 8,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.02/21,404.04 = 8,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.02x = 21,404.04 × 8,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.02x = 188,259,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,259,233.82/15,510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.91

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