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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.32, 21,158.10 and 8,617.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.32, 21,158.10 and 8,617.78 is: 11,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.32 : 21,158.10 = 8,617.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.32/21,158.10 = 8,617.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.32x = 21,158.10 × 8,617.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.32x = 182,335,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,335,851.02/15,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.25

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