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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.61, 21,216.91 and 8,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.61, 21,216.91 and 8,660.80 is: 11,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.61 : 21,216.91 = 8,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.61/21,216.91 = 8,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.61x = 21,216.91 × 8,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.61x = 183,755,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,755,414.13/15,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.32

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