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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.76, 21,152.10 and 8,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.76, 21,152.10 and 8,613.40 is: 11,886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.76 : 21,152.10 = 8,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.76/21,152.10 = 8,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.76x = 21,152.10 × 8,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.76x = 182,191,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,191,498.14/15,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,886.37

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