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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.33, 21,402.92 and 8,796.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.33, 21,402.92 and 8,796.02 is: 12,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.33 : 21,402.92 = 8,796.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.33/21,402.92 = 8,796.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.33x = 21,402.92 × 8,796.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.33x = 188,260,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,260,468.40/15,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.97

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