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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.24, 21,404.34 and 8,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.24, 21,404.34 and 8,795.70 is: 12,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.24 : 21,404.34 = 8,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.24/21,404.34 = 8,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.24x = 21,404.34 × 8,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.24x = 188,266,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,266,153.34/15,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.18

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