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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373, 21,214.51 and 8,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373, 21,214.51 and 8,659.28 is: 11,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373 : 21,214.51 = 8,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373/21,214.51 = 8,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373x = 21,214.51 × 8,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373x = 183,702,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,702,382.15/15,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,949.68

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