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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.52, 21,025.32 and 8,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.52, 21,025.32 and 8,949.68 is: 12,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.52 : 21,025.32 = 8,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.52/21,025.32 = 8,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.52x = 21,025.32 × 8,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.52x = 188,169,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,169,885.90/15,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.30

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