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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.23, 21,168.75 and 8,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.23, 21,168.75 and 8,625.46 is: 11,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.23 : 21,168.75 = 8,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.23/21,168.75 = 8,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.23x = 21,168.75 × 8,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.23x = 182,590,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,590,197.92/15,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.70

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