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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.76, 21,412.88 and 8,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.76, 21,412.88 and 8,801.24 is: 12,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.76 : 21,412.88 = 8,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.76/21,412.88 = 8,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.76x = 21,412.88 × 8,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.76x = 188,459,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,459,895.97/15,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.79

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