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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.04, 21,228.68 and 8,668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.04, 21,228.68 and 8,668.77 is: 11,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.04 : 21,228.68 = 8,668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.04/21,228.68 = 8,668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.04x = 21,228.68 × 8,668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.04x = 184,026,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,026,544.32/15,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.95

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