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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.50, 21,222.27 and 8,664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.50, 21,222.27 and 8,664.02 is: 11,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.50 : 21,222.27 = 8,664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.50/21,222.27 = 8,664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.50x = 21,222.27 × 8,664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.50x = 183,870,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,870,065.61/15,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.53

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