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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.91, 21,213.72 and 8,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.91, 21,213.72 and 8,659.20 is: 11,947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.91 : 21,213.72 = 8,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.91/21,213.72 = 8,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.91x = 21,213.72 × 8,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.91x = 183,693,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,693,844.22/15,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.64

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