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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.70, 21,209.48 and 8,654.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.70, 21,209.48 and 8,654.73 is: 11,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.70 : 21,209.48 = 8,654.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.70/21,209.48 = 8,654.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.70x = 21,209.48 × 8,654.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.70x = 183,562,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,562,279.57/15,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.90

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