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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384, 21,229.92 and 8,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384, 21,229.92 and 8,760 is: 12,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384 : 21,229.92 = 8,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384/21,229.92 = 8,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384x = 21,229.92 × 8,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384x = 185,974,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,974,099.20/15,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.80

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