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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.51, 21,213.95 and 8,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.51, 21,213.95 and 8,658.24 is: 11,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.51 : 21,213.95 = 8,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.51/21,213.95 = 8,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.51x = 21,213.95 × 8,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.51x = 183,675,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,675,427.16/15,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.30

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