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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.26, 21,158.47 and 8,958.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.26, 21,158.47 and 8,958.37 is: 12,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.26 : 21,158.47 = 8,958.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.26/21,158.47 = 8,958.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.26x = 21,158.47 × 8,958.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.26x = 189,545,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,545,402.89/15,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.52

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