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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.91, 21,210.09 and 8,656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.91, 21,210.09 and 8,656.37 is: 11,944.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.91 : 21,210.09 = 8,656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.91/21,210.09 = 8,656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.91x = 21,210.09 × 8,656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.91x = 183,602,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,602,386.77/15,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.80

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