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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.03, 21,224.52 and 8,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.03, 21,224.52 and 8,665.77 is: 11,958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.03 : 21,224.52 = 8,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.03/21,224.52 = 8,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.03x = 21,224.52 × 8,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.03x = 183,926,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,926,808.68/15,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.81

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