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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.78, 21,188.72 and 8,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.78, 21,188.72 and 8,638.70 is: 11,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.78 : 21,188.72 = 8,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.78/21,188.72 = 8,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.78x = 21,188.72 × 8,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.78x = 183,042,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,042,995.46/15,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.47

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