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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.19, 21,221.15 and 8,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.19, 21,221.15 and 8,663.13 is: 11,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.19 : 21,221.15 = 8,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.19/21,221.15 = 8,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.19x = 21,221.15 × 8,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.19x = 183,841,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,841,537.88/15,376.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.25

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