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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.75, 21,209.67 and 8,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.75, 21,209.67 and 8,655.66 is: 11,944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.75 : 21,209.67 = 8,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.75/21,209.67 = 8,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.75x = 21,209.67 × 8,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.75x = 183,583,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,583,692.23/15,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.48

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