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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.75, 21,159.80 and 8,618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.75, 21,159.80 and 8,618.36 is: 11,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.75 : 21,159.80 = 8,618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.75/21,159.80 = 8,618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.75x = 21,159.80 × 8,618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.75x = 182,362,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,362,752.38/15,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,893.67

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