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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.76, 21,529.30 and 8,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.76, 21,529.30 and 8,888.52 is: 12,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.76 : 21,529.30 = 8,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.76/21,529.30 = 8,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.76x = 21,529.30 × 8,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.76x = 191,363,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,363,613.64/15,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.73

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