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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.69, 21,404.30 and 8,796.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.69, 21,404.30 and 8,796.93 is: 12,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.69 : 21,404.30 = 8,796.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.69/21,404.30 = 8,796.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.69x = 21,404.30 × 8,796.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.69x = 188,292,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,292,084.81/15,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.50

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