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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.80, 21,226.12 and 8,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.80, 21,226.12 and 8,666.72 is: 11,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.80 : 21,226.12 = 8,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.80/21,226.12 = 8,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.80x = 21,226.12 × 8,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.80x = 183,960,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,960,838.73/15,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.20

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