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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.32, 21,208.77 and 8,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.32, 21,208.77 and 8,995.54 is: 12,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.32 : 21,208.77 = 8,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.32/21,208.77 = 8,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.32x = 21,208.77 × 8,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.32x = 190,784,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,784,338.89/15,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.13

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