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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.94, 21,406.02 and 8,798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.94, 21,406.02 and 8,798.18 is: 12,141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.94 : 21,406.02 = 8,798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.94/21,406.02 = 8,798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.94x = 21,406.02 × 8,798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.94x = 188,334,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,334,017.04/15,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.23

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