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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.52, 21,171.20 and 8,627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.52, 21,171.20 and 8,627.16 is: 11,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.52 : 21,171.20 = 8,627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.52/21,171.20 = 8,627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.52x = 21,171.20 × 8,627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.52x = 182,647,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,647,286.66/15,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.42

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