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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.13, 21,169.35 and 8,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.13, 21,169.35 and 8,627.04 is: 11,904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.13 : 21,169.35 = 8,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.13/21,169.35 = 8,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.13x = 21,169.35 × 8,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.13x = 182,628,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,628,829.22/15,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,904.52

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