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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.32, 21,210.34 and 8,654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.32, 21,210.34 and 8,654.95 is: 11,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.32 : 21,210.34 = 8,654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.32/21,210.34 = 8,654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.32x = 21,210.34 × 8,654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.32x = 183,574,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,574,432.18/15,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.21

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