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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.92, 21,231.84 and 8,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.92, 21,231.84 and 8,671 is: 11,967.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.92 : 21,231.84 = 8,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.92/21,231.84 = 8,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.92x = 21,231.84 × 8,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.92x = 184,101,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,101,284.64/15,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.12

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