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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.08, 21,204.24 and 8,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.08, 21,204.24 and 8,652.80 is: 11,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.08 : 21,204.24 = 8,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.08/21,204.24 = 8,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.08x = 21,204.24 × 8,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.08x = 183,476,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,476,047.87/15,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.33

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