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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.71, 21,172.46 and 8,628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.71, 21,172.46 and 8,628.62 is: 11,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.71 : 21,172.46 = 8,628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.71/21,172.46 = 8,628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.71x = 21,172.46 × 8,628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.71x = 182,688,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,688,962.80/15,342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,907.22

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