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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.58, 21,213.97 and 8,658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.58, 21,213.97 and 8,658.14 is: 11,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.58 : 21,213.97 = 8,658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.58/21,213.97 = 8,658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.58x = 21,213.97 × 8,658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.58x = 183,673,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,673,394.50/15,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.34

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