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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.24, 21,156.49 and 8,616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.24, 21,156.49 and 8,616.78 is: 11,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.24 : 21,156.49 = 8,616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.24/21,156.49 = 8,616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.24x = 21,156.49 × 8,616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.24x = 182,300,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,300,830.67/15,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.03

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