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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.73, 21,165.85 and 8,531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.73, 21,165.85 and 8,531.69 is: 11,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.73 : 21,165.85 = 8,531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.73/21,165.85 = 8,531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.73x = 21,165.85 × 8,531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.73x = 180,580,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,580,375.62/15,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.61

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