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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.88, 21,144.24 and 8,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.88, 21,144.24 and 8,607.60 is: 11,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.88 : 21,144.24 = 8,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.88/21,144.24 = 8,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.88x = 21,144.24 × 8,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.88x = 182,001,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,001,160.22/15,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.29

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