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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.38, 21,206.70 and 8,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.38, 21,206.70 and 8,652.98 is: 11,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.38 : 21,206.70 = 8,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.38/21,206.70 = 8,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.38x = 21,206.70 × 8,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.38x = 183,501,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,501,150.97/15,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.95

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