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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.70, 21,205.86 and 8,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.70, 21,205.86 and 8,652.26 is: 11,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.70 : 21,205.86 = 8,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.70/21,205.86 = 8,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.70x = 21,205.86 × 8,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.70x = 183,478,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,478,614.24/15,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.24

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