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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.20, 21,169.32 and 8,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.20, 21,169.32 and 8,625.76 is: 11,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.20 : 21,169.32 = 8,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.20/21,169.32 = 8,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.20x = 21,169.32 × 8,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.20x = 182,601,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,601,473.68/15,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.69

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