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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.32, 21,035 and 8,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.32, 21,035 and 8,954.64 is: 12,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.32 : 21,035 = 8,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.32/21,035 = 8,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.32x = 21,035 × 8,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.32x = 188,360,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,360,852.40/15,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.75

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