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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.04, 21,517.03 and 8,877.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.04, 21,517.03 and 8,877.67 is: 12,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.04 : 21,517.03 = 8,877.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.04/21,517.03 = 8,877.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.04x = 21,517.03 × 8,877.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.04x = 191,021,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,021,022.13/15,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.19

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