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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.55, 21,211.36 and 8,656.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.55, 21,211.36 and 8,656.23 is: 11,945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.55 : 21,211.36 = 8,656.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.55/21,211.36 = 8,656.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.55x = 21,211.36 × 8,656.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.55x = 183,610,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,610,389.13/15,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,945.60

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