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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.19, 21,228.84 and 8,668.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.19, 21,228.84 and 8,668.83 is: 11,963.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.19 : 21,228.84 = 8,668.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.19/21,228.84 = 8,668.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.19x = 21,228.84 × 8,668.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.19x = 184,029,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,029,205.06/15,383.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,963.01

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