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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.29, 21,209.34 and 8,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.29, 21,209.34 and 8,655.80 is: 11,944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.29 : 21,209.34 = 8,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.29/21,209.34 = 8,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.29x = 21,209.34 × 8,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.29x = 183,583,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,583,731.58/15,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.06

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