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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.20, 21,152.43 and 8,613.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.20, 21,152.43 and 8,613.66 is: 11,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.20 : 21,152.43 = 8,613.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.20/21,152.43 = 8,613.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.20x = 21,152.43 × 8,613.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.20x = 182,199,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,199,840.19/15,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,886.58

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