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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.70, 21,189.23 and 8,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.70, 21,189.23 and 8,640.32 is: 11,923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.70 : 21,189.23 = 8,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.70/21,189.23 = 8,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.70x = 21,189.23 × 8,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.70x = 183,081,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,081,802.33/15,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.50

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