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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.74, 21,421.98 and 8,810.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.74, 21,421.98 and 8,810.01 is: 12,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.74 : 21,421.98 = 8,810.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.74/21,421.98 = 8,810.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.74x = 21,421.98 × 8,810.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.74x = 188,727,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,727,858.02/15,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.37

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