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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.43, 21,172.42 and 8,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.43, 21,172.42 and 8,627.92 is: 11,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.43 : 21,172.42 = 8,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.43/21,172.42 = 8,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.43x = 21,172.42 × 8,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.43x = 182,673,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,673,945.97/15,342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.45

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