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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.52, 21,193.80 and 8,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.52, 21,193.80 and 8,733.52 is: 12,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.52 : 21,193.80 = 8,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.52/21,193.80 = 8,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.52x = 21,193.80 × 8,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.52x = 185,096,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,096,476.18/15,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.50

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