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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.53, 21,172.49 and 8,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.53, 21,172.49 and 8,628.16 is: 11,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.53 : 21,172.49 = 8,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.53/21,172.49 = 8,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.53x = 21,172.49 × 8,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.53x = 182,679,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,679,599.96/15,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.74

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