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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.64, 21,120.48 and 8,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.64, 21,120.48 and 8,935.68 is: 12,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.64 : 21,120.48 = 8,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.64/21,120.48 = 8,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.64x = 21,120.48 × 8,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.64x = 188,725,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,725,850.73/15,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.28

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