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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.71, 21,403.00 and 8,795.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.71, 21,403.00 and 8,795.00 is: 12,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.71 : 21,403.00 = 8,795.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.71/21,403.00 = 8,795.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.71x = 21,403.00 × 8,795.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.71x = 188,239,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,239,449.50/15,510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.09

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