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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.62, 21,212.61 and 8,657.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.62, 21,212.61 and 8,657.26 is: 11,946.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.62 : 21,212.61 = 8,657.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.62/21,212.61 = 8,657.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.62x = 21,212.61 × 8,657.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.62x = 183,643,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,643,080.05/15,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.89

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