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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.42, 21,209.86 and 8,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.42, 21,209.86 and 8,655.06 is: 11,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.42 : 21,209.86 = 8,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.42/21,209.86 = 8,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.42x = 21,209.86 × 8,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.42x = 183,572,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,572,610.89/15,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.02

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