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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.28, 21,031.52 and 8,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.28, 21,031.52 and 8,953.84 is: 12,358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.28 : 21,031.52 = 8,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.28/21,031.52 = 8,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.28x = 21,031.52 × 8,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.28x = 188,312,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,312,865.04/15,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.69

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