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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.83, 21,223.56 and 8,666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.83, 21,223.56 and 8,666.81 is: 11,959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.83 : 21,223.56 = 8,666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.83/21,223.56 = 8,666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.83x = 21,223.56 × 8,666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.83x = 183,940,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,940,455.93/15,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,959.85

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