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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.58, 21,401.22 and 8,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.58, 21,401.22 and 8,794.69 is: 12,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.58 : 21,401.22 = 8,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.58/21,401.22 = 8,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.58x = 21,401.22 × 8,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.58x = 188,217,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,217,095.52/15,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.76

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