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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.20, 21,207.54 and 8,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.20, 21,207.54 and 8,654.08 is: 11,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.20 : 21,207.54 = 8,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.20/21,207.54 = 8,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.20x = 21,207.54 × 8,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.20x = 183,531,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,531,747.76/15,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.31

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