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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.03, 21,415.94 and 8,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.03, 21,415.94 and 8,803.71 is: 12,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.03 : 21,415.94 = 8,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.03/21,415.94 = 8,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.03x = 21,415.94 × 8,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.03x = 188,539,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,539,681.12/15,518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.72

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