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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.30, 21,668.79 and 8,987.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.30, 21,668.79 and 8,987.49 is: 12,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.30 : 21,668.79 = 8,987.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.30/21,668.79 = 8,987.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.30x = 21,668.79 × 8,987.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.30x = 194,748,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,748,033.44/15,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.52

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